秉承

bǐng chéng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to take orders
2. to receive commands
3. to carry on (a tradition)

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Word relationships

Related words

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遵照

zūn zhào

in accordance with

遵照 means to act in compliance with orders or regulations, similar in hierarchical obedience

Synonyms

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继承

jì chéng

to inherit

继承 emphasizes inheriting legacy or material estate; 秉承 emphasizes acting on received orders, principles, or traditions

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with abstract objects like 精神、传统、原则, rather than concrete items.

Formality

Formal term used in official, institutional, or written contexts; rare in casual speech.

Example Sentences

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我们会秉承公司的优良传统。

We will carry on the company's fine tradition.

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Child Words of 秉承

to bear

to grasp

秉承