承
Meaning:
to undertake, to bear, to accept a duty; inheritance
HSK 6
Frequency:
#2637
Pinyin:
chéng
Strokes:
8
Radical:
手
How to Write 承 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "承" in Chinese
The Chinese character 承 (chéng) means "to undertake, to bear, to accept a duty; inheritance". It is classified as an HSK 6 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 承 include: 传承, 坦承, 奉承.
📚 Words and Phrases with 承
Common words containing this character
传承
to pass on (to future generations)
HSK 2
坦承
to confess
HSK 2
奉承
to fawn on
HSK 2
应承
to agree (to do sth)
HSK 2
承乏
to accept a position on a provisional basis, in the absence of better qualified candidates (humble expr.)
HSK 2
承付
to promise to pay
HSK 2
担承
to undertake
HSK 2
支承
to support
HSK 2
相承
to complement one another
HSK 2
秉承
to take orders
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Three hands 手 lifting a dead body 了
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "承"?
- The pinyin is chéng
- How many strokes does "承" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "承" mean?
- to undertake, to bear, to accept a duty; inheritance
- What is the radical of "承"?
- The radical is "手"