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Chinese character

承

chéng

to undertake, to bear, to accept a duty

8 strokesRadical 手No. 1167

Meaning

Definitions are in English.
  • to undertake, to bear, to accept a duty
  • inheritance
  • surname Cheng
  • Cheng (c. 2000 BC), third of the legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God
  • to bear

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Three hands 手 lifting a dead body 了

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承

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