Definition
承 is a bound form (b.f.) that does not stand alone as a word in modern Chinese; it appears in compound words. Its core meanings include 'to bear / hold' (physical or metaphorical), 'to undertake / assume responsibility', and 'to continue / inherit'. You will see it in common words like 承认 (admit), 承担 (undertake), 继承 (inherit), 承包 (contract), and 承蒙 (to be granted a favor). Knowing 承 helps you recognize these high-frequency compounds.
b.f.
to bearto carryto holdto undertaketo contractto assumeto continueto carry onto inherit
Examples
- 。Tā chéngrèn zìjǐ fàn le cuòwù.He admitted that he had made a mistake.
- 。Wǒ chéngdān le zhège xiàngmù de zhǔyào gōngzuò.I undertook the main work of this project.
- 。Tā jìchéng le zǔfù de yíchǎn.He inherited his grandfather's estate.
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