继承 (jì chéng) — to inherit (property, money, traits); to succeed to (a title, throne, position); to carry on (a tradition, legacy)
Definition
继承 covers inheriting property, succeeding to a title/throne, and carrying on a tradition. For inheriting physical property, 承受 focuses on enduring/shouldering (pressure, responsibility); for inherited family traits use 遗传.
verb
to inherit (property, money, traits)to succeed to (a title, throne, position)to carry on (a tradition, legacy)
Examples
- 继承。Tā jì chéng le fù qīn de fáng zi.He inherited his father's house.
- 继承。Wǒ men yào jì chéng zhè ge yōu xiù de chuán tǒng.We must carry on this excellent tradition.
- 继承。Tā jì chéng le wáng wèi.He succeeded to the throne.
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