继 (jì) - To continue & to carry on

继Tone 4

jì ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

继 · jì

To continue;

to carry on;

to succeed;

to follow;

to inherit.

To continueto carry onto succeed

Usage highlights

To continueTo inheritTo succeedStepfatherStepmotherTo follow

Synonyms

  • 续— to continue
  • 承— to inherit; to undertake
  • 接— to receive; to take over

Antonyms

  • 断— to break; to discontinue
  • 绝— to cease; to end
  • 止— to stop

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He will continue his studies (继续学业).
  • She succeeded her father as CEO (继任CEO).
  • This tradition has been passed down for generations (继承传统).
  • The new policy will take effect next month (新政策将自下月起实施).

Collocations

  • To continue(继续)
  • To inherit(继承)
  • To succeed(继任)
  • Stepfather(继父)
  • Stepmother(继母)
  • To follow(继...之后)

Idioms

  • To carry on the past and forge ahead into the future(继往开来)
  • Night follows day(夜以继日)
  • To continue the incense fire(继香火)
  • To succeed to the throne(继位)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies the Confucian value of continuity, particularly in family lineage and cultural traditions.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, having a male heir to 'continue the family line' (继香火) was of paramount importance.
  • It often appears in contexts related to succession, whether in family, business, or political leadership.

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