秉 (bǐng) — to hold, to grasp (literary); to control, to preside over; to receive (a quality)
Definition
A literary verb: almost always used in set phrases like 秉烛 (hold a candle) and 秉承 (inherit/follow). It is not used as a standalone everyday word.
verb
to holdto grasp (literary)to controlto preside overto receive (a quality)
Examples
- 秉，。Tā bǐng zhú yè dú, fēi cháng yòng gōng.He studied by candlelight at night, very diligently.
- 秉，。Tā bǐng zhèng duō nián, shēn dé mín xīn.He held power for many years and won the people's support.
- 。Wǒ men bǐng chéng le zǔ xiān de yōu liáng chuán tǒng.We have inherited the fine traditions of our ancestors.
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