继
承

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The word "继承" is formed by combining the character "继", which means to continue or follow and is derived from the silk radical implying continuity, with the character "承", which means to bear or undertake and depicts hands receiving something. Together, they create the meaning of inheriting or carrying on, where "继" conveys succession and "承" conveys acceptance, thus directly forming the concept of inheritance.

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他继承了父亲的遗产。

Tā jìchéng le fùqīn de yíchǎn.

He inherited his father's estate.

我们要继承民族的优秀文化。

Wǒmen yào jìchéng mínzú de yōuxiù wénhuà.

We must inherit the excellent culture of our nation.

她决心继承老师的宝贵知识。

Tā juéxīn jìchéng lǎoshī de bǎoguì zhīshi.

She is determined to inherit her teacher's valuable knowledge.

继承和发扬优良传统是我们的责任。

Jìchéng hé fāyáng yōuliáng chuántǒng shì wǒmen de zérèn.

Inheriting and carrying forward fine traditions is our responsibility.

根据新的民法典，数字遗产也可以被继承。

Gēnjù xīn de mínfǎ diǎn, shùzì yíchǎn yě kěyǐ bèi jìchéng.

According to the new Civil Code, digital assets can also be inherited.

Word Definition - 继承

jì chéng to inherit; to succeed to (the throne etc); to carry on (a tradition etc)

Individual Character Details

继 jì
承 chéng, chéng