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  1. to inherit
  2. to succeed to (the throne etc)
  3. to carry on (a tradition etc)

Characters

  • 继 (繼): to continue; to follow after; to go on with; to succeed; to inherit; then; afterwards
  • 承 (承): surname Cheng; Cheng (c. 2000 BC), third of the legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God

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Examples

他继承了他父亲的事业。

John 繼承了一大筆財產。

他继承了他父亲的财产。

王子继承了王位。

他必须继承父亲的事业。

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