Chinese word

秉承

Pronunciation

Pinyinbǐng chéng

Meaning

  • verbcarry forward

Example

我们要秉承先辈的精神。wǒ men yào bǐng chéng xiān bèi de jīng shén

We should carry forward the spirit of our predecessors.

Illustration for 秉承 (carry forward)

More examples

公司一直秉承传统手工制作的工艺。gōng sī yì zhí bǐng chéng chuán tǒng shǒu gōng zhì zuò de gōng yì

The company has always carried forward the tradition of handmade craftsmanship.

Core concept

Preserve a legacy by making its guiding spirit or method part of ongoing action.

Common phrases

  • 秉承传统bǐng chéng chuán tǒng

    carry forward tradition

  • 秉承理念bǐng chéng lǐ niàn

    carry forward principles

  • 秉承精神bǐng chéng jīng shén

    carry forward spirit

Similar words

传承chuán chéng: Pass a tradition, skill, or spirit on to later generations so that it continues.
继承jì chéng: Receive inherited property, rights, or a title according to law or custom.
发扬fā yáng: Spread and strengthen a good tradition, virtue, or spirit.
贯彻guàn chè: Put an agreed policy or principle into practice and carry it through to the end.

Definition in Chinese

把先辈、机构或传统的观念、精神等承接并保持下去，继续沿用已有的原则或做法。bǎ xiān bèi jī gòu huò chuán tǒng de guān niàn jīng shén děng chéng jiē bìng bǎo chí xià qù jì xù yán yòng yí yǒu de yuán zé huò zuò fǎ

Word origin

秉承 (bǐngchéng, "carry forward") combines 秉 (bǐng, "hold firmly") with 承 (chéng, "receive and continue"), linking firm retention with the continuation of an inherited principle.

Usage tips

  • The word frames continuity as a matter of principle rather than ownership, so it fits discussions of cultural traditions, organizational values, and working methods.

Other meanings

  • inheritverb
  • followverb

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