后继有人 (hòu jì yǒu) — (set phrase) there are successors to carry on the cause; the legacy will continue
Definition
Set phrase meaning 'there are successors to carry on the work' — used to reassure that a tradition, skill, or field is in good hands for the future. Almost always spoken or written in praise; rare in casual chat.
idiom
(set phrase) there are successors to carry on the causethe legacy will continue
Examples
- 后继有人。Zhè xiàng jì yì hòu jì yǒu.This skill has successors to carry it on.
- 后继有人，。Zhè ge lǐng yù hòu jì yǒu, ràng rén xīn wèi.This field has successors, which is reassuring.
- 后继有人，。Zhè jiā gōng sī hòu jì yǒu, bú yòng dān xīn wèi lái.This company has successors, so there's no need to worry about the future.
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