承 Stroke Order — How to Write 承

Stroke Order

承 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 手, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

承 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 承:了三

承 is an ideographic compound. Three hands 手 lifting a dead body 了.

Radical: 手 + 4 more strokes

承 Pronunciation and Pinyin

chéng

Meanings of 承 in Chinese

chéng承

To bear, support, or receive from below; to withstand or undertake.

这座桥可以承重五十吨。

This bridge can bear fifty tons.

To undertake, to bear, or to agree to; often used in phrases like to take on responsibility, to contract for, or to admit.

他勇于承担责任。

He is brave enough to take responsibility.

To receive, to be favored with, to be indebted to (e.g., kindness, grace, help).

承蒙您的帮助，我的项目进展得很顺利。

Thanks to your help, my project is progressing very smoothly.

To continue; to undertake; to link up; to inherit.

我们应该继承优秀的文化传统。

We should inherit excellent cultural traditions.

to flatter; to curry favor with; to yield to

小李总是喜欢奉承老板，希望得到更多好处。

Xiao Li always likes to flatter his boss, hoping to get more benefits.

Common Words and Phrases with 承

chéng承bàn办

to undertake; to contract to do a job; to handle

公司承办了这次年度会议的组织工作。

The company undertook the organization of this annual meeting.

chéng承bāo包

To contract for; to undertake a project or task by contract.

那家建筑公司成功承包了市中心商业区的改造项目

That construction company successfully contracted for the redevelopment project of the downtown business district.

chéng承bǎo保

To underwrite insurance; to accept an insurance risk and provide coverage.

保险公司最终同意承保这批货物的运输风险。

The insurance company finally agreed to underwrite the transportation risk of this batch of goods.

chéng承chén尘

ceiling; canopy over a bed

这座老宅的承尘上雕刻着复杂的图案，彰显了古老的匠心

The ceiling of this old house is carved with intricate patterns, showcasing ancient craftsmanship.

chéng承dān担

To assume, undertake, or bear responsibility, a burden, or a cost.

他决定承担起照顾弟弟的责任。

He decided to take on the responsibility of looking after his younger brother.

chéng承dāng当

To bear, take, or assume responsibility; to undertake.

他勇敢地承当起照顾家庭的重任。

He bravely took on the heavy responsibility of caring for his family.

chéng承diàn佃

to rent land from a landlord

旧时，许多农民以承佃地主土地的方式耕作，以此谋生。

In old times, many farmers cultivated land by leasing it from landlords, making a living this way.

chéng承duì兑

To accept and commit to pay a financial instrument, such as a bill of exchange or a check.

这张汇票已经获得银行承兑，因此可以在到期日提款。

This draft has been accepted by the bank, so funds can be withdrawn on the due date.

chéng承fá乏

to humbly accept a position one feels unqualified for, often on a temporary basis

协会主席一职空缺，我承乏暂代，希望能不负众望。

The chairman position of the association is vacant, and I humbly accept to temporarily fill it, hoping not to disappoint everyone.

chéng承huān欢

to attend upon and please (especially one's parents or superiors); to cater to someone's wishes to win their favor.

她总是尽力承欢长辈，希望得到他们的喜爱和认可。

She always tries her best to please her elders, hoping to gain their affection and approval.

chéng承jí籍

inherit an official rank or position

家族中，他因勤奋好学被寄予厚望，希望他能承籍先人的精湛技艺，成为新一代的工艺大师。

Within the family, he was held in high regard for his diligence and studiousness, with hopes that he would inherit the exquisite craftsmanship of his ancestors and become a master artisan of the new generation.

chéng承jì继

To inherit and carry forward; to succeed to.