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Definition
To inherit, receive, or carry on what predecessors have left behind, such as customs or property.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in formal or compound words rather than as a standalone verb in daily speech. It carries a sense of formal succession or continuity, often appearing in contexts related to family legacy, business, or cultural traditions. Use 繼承 or 承傳 when discussing the transfer of assets or customs.
Examples
He inherited a lot of businesses from his family.
Is there anyone still carrying on this tradition?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a standalone verb for everyday receiving or taking, as it sounds overly formal or archaic. For common actions like receiving a gift or a package, use 收 or 接收 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
