Is 賡 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, it is primarily used in classical and literary contexts, especially in poetry and formal writing.

What is the main meaning of 賡?

It means to continue, carry on, or succeed, particularly in the context of continuing a literary work, tradition, or melody.

It can be used but is quite rare and literary. It conveys a sense of cultural continuity and refinement.

賡Tone 1

gēng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

To continue;

to carry on;

to succeed;

to supply what is wanting.

To continueto carry onto succeed

ContinueContinue writingContinue a poemContinue singingContinue the melodyContinue the tradition

Often used in classical Chinese literature, especially in poetry, to indicate continuing or responding to a poem.
Has connotations of cultural and literary continuity, passing down traditions.
Used in formal and literary contexts rather than everyday speech.