缵 (zuǎn) - To inherit & to carry on

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zuǎn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

志

缵 · zuǎn

To inherit;

to carry on;

to succeed to a position or title, especially in a formal or official capacity.

To inheritto carry onto succeed to a position or title, especially

Usage highlights

To succeed to the throneTo inherit an enterpriseTo continue a legacyTo follow in one's footstepsTo take over a dutyTo carry on a tradition

Synonyms

  • 继— to continue; to succeed
  • 承— to inherit; to undertake
  • 嗣— to inherit; to succeed (often for heirs)

Antonyms

  • 废— to depose; to abolish
  • 弃— to abandon; to relinquish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He succeeded to the throne (缵承大统).
  • The eldest son inherits the family business (缵承家业).
  • She took over the leadership position (缵继职位).

Collocations

  • To succeed to the throne(缵承)
  • To inherit an enterprise(缵业)
  • To continue a legacy(缵续)
  • To follow in one's footsteps(缵继)
  • To take over a duty(缵任)
  • To carry on a tradition(缵传统)

Idioms

  • To inherit the legacy and carry it forward(缵承先绪)
  • To succeed to the throne and unify the empire(缵承大统)
  • To continue the family business(缵承家业)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in historical and formal contexts related to succession, particularly of imperial power or family lineage.
  • Implies a formal and legitimate transfer of authority or responsibility.
  • Carries a classical and literary tone, more common in written language than in modern spoken Chinese.

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