Definition
传承 means to pass on (cultural heritage, skills, traditions) across generations, with an emphasis on preserving and carrying forward. Unlike 遗传 (biological inheritance from ancestors) or 传授 (direct teaching of skills to a specific person), 传承 is about maintaining cultural or spiritual continuity over time.
verb
to pass on (cultural heritage, skills, traditions)to inherit and transmit
Examples
- 传承。Wǒmen yīngdāng bǎ yōuxiù de mínjiān gōngyì chuán chéng xiàqù.We should pass down excellent folk crafts.
- 传承。Lìshǐ wénhuà de chuán chéng xūyào wǒmen měi ge rén de nǔlì.The transmission of historical culture requires everyone's efforts.
- 传承。Zhège jiāzú yīzhí chuán chéng zhe gǔlǎo de zhìhuì.This family has been passing down ancient wisdom.
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