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承
chéng
Description
“承”这个字有“接受”和“承担”的意思，常常用在书面语里。
The character "承" means "to accept" and "to undertake," and is often used in written language.
我们也用它来客气地感谢别人，比如“承蒙帮助”。
We also use it politely to thank others, for example, "承蒙帮助" (thanks for your help).
Meanings
承担chéngdān
to bear; to undertake (a duty or responsibility)
这件事由我来承担。
I will take responsibility for this matter.
承chéng
to receive; to accept (often politely)
承蒙您的帮助，谢谢。
Thank you for your help.
承chéng
to carry on; to continue (from before)
他继承了父亲的公司。
He inherited his father's company.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally depicts hands holding up something, giving the sense of receiving and supporting.
- Nuance
as a single character 承 is formal; in daily speech it appears in compounds like 承认, 继承.
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