承先启后 — “To carry on the past and usher in the future”
承先启后 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to carry on the past and usher in the future”. To inherit the legacy of the past and open up new possibilities for the future. Literally, “Inherit the former, enlighten the latter”.
承先启后 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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- chéng承tiān天zhī之yòu祐receive heaven's blessing
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- chéng承shàn嬗lí离hé合inherit, evolve, separate, and combine
- chéng承píng平shèng盛shì世peaceful and prosperous era
- chéng承xīng星lǚ履cǎo草to toil from early morning to late night
- chéng承huān欢xiàn献mèi媚curry favor with flattery
- chéng承huān欢xī膝xià下serve and please one's parents
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What does 承先启后 mean?
承先启后 (chéng xiān qǐ hòu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to carry on the past and usher in the future”.
How do you pronounce 承先启后?
承先启后 is pronounced chéng xiān qǐ hòu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 承先启后 literally mean?
Literally, 承先启后 means “Inherit the former, enlighten the latter”. It is used to mean “to carry on the past and usher in the future”.
What is the Chinese definition of 承先启后?
继承前代的，启发后代的。