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继承 (jì chéng): to inherit

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to inherit
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to inherit
  • to succeed to (the throne etc)
  • to carry on (a tradition etc)

Chinese explanation

  • 依法承接死去亲属的财产、权利或地位
  • 接受前人的事业、传统、知识等并继续发展。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

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Example sentences

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According to the law, children have the right to inherit their parents' property.

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He inherited the family tradition and became a doctor.

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After several years of effort, Xiao Wang finally inherited his master's skills.

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This painting was inherited by his descendants and is still kept in the museum today.

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