承袭 (chéng xí) — to inherit, adopt, or follow (a tradition, style, rank, etc.)
Definition
Literary verb meaning 'to inherit or carry on' a tradition, style, or title across generations. Stronger and more formal than 继承, with a sense of preserving and continuing rather than simply receiving.
verb
to inheritadoptor follow (a tradition, style, rank, etc.)
Examples
- 承袭。Zhè zhǒng yì shù fēng gé chéng xí le táng dài de tè diǎn.This artistic style inherits features of the Tang dynasty.
- 承袭。Tā chéng xí le fù qīn de jué wèi.He inherited his father's title.
- 承袭。Zhè ge jiā zú chéng xí le gǔ lǎo de chuán tǒng.This family has inherited ancient traditions.
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