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后继有人 (hòu jì yǒu rén) — (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 rén.
    This skill has successors to carry it on.
  • 后继有人，。
    Zhè ge lǐng yù hòu jì yǒu rén, ràng rén xīn wèi.
    This field has successors, which is reassuring.
  • 后继有人，。
    Zhè jiā gōng sī hòu jì yǒu rén, bú yòng dān xīn wèi lái.
    This company has successors, so there's no need to worry about the future.

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