Learn a Chinese Character - 承 (chéng) - Undertake

1. Character Basics 汉字基本信息

Radical: 手 (Hand radical, indicating the character's relation to hand - related actions)

Stroke Count: 8 (Eight strokes)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: chéng (The pronunciation of the Chinese character)

3. Meaning 含义

Undertake, bear, inherit (The English meanings of the Chinese character)

4. Common Words 常用词汇

• 承担 (chéng dān) - Undertake (A common word using the character, meaning to take on a task or responsibility)
• 继承 (jì chéng) - Inherit (Another common word, meaning to receive something from a predecessor)

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

“承” can be used as a verb. For example, “承担责任” (chéng dān zé rèn) means to take on responsibilities. ("承" can function as a verb. For instance, "承担责任" is used to express taking on responsibilities.)

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In Chinese culture, the character "承" often represents the inheritance of traditions, values, and family legacies. It reflects the importance of passing down knowledge and experiences from one generation to the next. (在中文文化中，“承”字通常代表着对传统、价值观和家族遗产的传承。它体现了将知识和经验代代相传的重要性。)

7. Example Sentence 例句

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can think of "承" as a person with outstretched hands, ready to take on something. This visual image can help you remember the character and its meaning. (你可以把“承”想象成一个伸出双手、准备承担某事的人。这个视觉形象可以帮助你记住这个汉字及其含义。)