承上起下 — “To link the preceding with the succeeding”
承上起下 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to link the preceding with the succeeding”. To connect what comes before with what comes after, ensuring coherence and smooth transition. Literally, “connect the above, lead to the below”.
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承上起下 Pronunciation and Pinyin
承上起下 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 承上起下
这篇文章的中间部分很好地承上起下，使得内容连贯流畅。
The middle part of this article effectively links the preceding with the succeeding, making the content coherent and smooth.
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Synonyms of 承上起下
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Open the tool →Questions about 承上起下
What does 承上起下 mean?
承上起下 (chéng shàng qǐ xià) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to link the preceding with the succeeding”.
How do you pronounce 承上起下?
承上起下 is pronounced chéng shàng qǐ xià in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 承上起下 literally mean?
Literally, 承上起下 means “connect the above, lead to the below”. It is used to mean “to link the preceding with the succeeding”.
What is the Chinese definition of 承上起下?
指承接前者，引出后者。