沿袭 (yán xí) — to follow (a tradition, practice, or system); to continue as before
Definition
A formal verb meaning to carry on an established practice or tradition without change. Pairs with 传统、习俗、做法 to mean 'continue as inherited,' stronger and more written than the looser 继续.
verb
to follow (a tradition, practice, or system)to continue as before
Examples
- 沿袭。Zhè jiā gōng sī yì zhí yán xí jiù de guǎn lǐ mó shì.This company has always followed the old management model.
- 沿袭。Tā men de hūn lǐ yán xí le chuán tǒng xí sú.Their wedding followed traditional customs.
- 沿袭。Xiàn dài jiàn zhù yǒu shí yě huì yán xí gǔ dài de shè jì fēng gé.Modern architecture sometimes also follows ancient design styles.
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