English–Chinese
“inherit” in Chinese
How to say “inherit” in Chinese
“Inherit” in Chinese is 继承 (jì chéng).
Carry forward what an earlier generation leaves behind, including its value, rights, and continuing role.
Example sentences with 继承
他继承了祖父的遗产。tā jì chéng le zǔ fù de yí chǎn
He inherited his grandfather's estate.
Tips for using 继承
- In everyday Chinese, the object can be a tradition, responsibility, or way of thinking, so the word is not limited to a legal estate.
Other Chinese words for “inherit”
这门手艺由儿子继承下来。zhè mén shǒu yì yóu ér zi jì chéng xià lái
The son inherited this craft.
王位通常由王室成员世袭。wáng wèi tōng cháng yóu wáng shì chéng yuán shì xí
The throne is usually inherited by members of the royal family.