传宗接代 — “To continue the family line and ensure heirs”
传宗接代 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to continue the family line and ensure heirs”. Traditionally referring to having sons to pass on the family name. Literally, “pass on the ancestral line and continue the generations”.
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What does 传宗接代 mean?
传宗接代 (chuán zōng jiē dài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to continue the family line and ensure heirs”.
How do you pronounce 传宗接代?
传宗接代 is pronounced chuán zōng jiē dài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 传宗接代 literally mean?
Literally, 传宗接代 means “pass on the ancestral line and continue the generations”. It is used to mean “to continue the family line and ensure heirs”.
What is the Chinese definition of 传宗接代?
宗：宗教，家族。代：后代。传延宗教，接续后代。旧指生了独生子可以使家世一代一代传下去。