承
Quick Answer
承 (chéng) means "to bear, to undertake" with HSK 5 on the new exam.
Pronunciation
chéng
Meaning
Primary: to bear
Other meanings:
- to undertake
Basic info
Example sentences
人生中要学会承受各种压力。
Rénshēng zhòng yào xuéhuì chéngshòu gèzhǒng yālì.
In life, you must learn to endure various pressures.
From 承受 (HSK 5)
作为一个学生，需要承担自己的责任。
Zuòwéi yì gè xuésheng, xūyào chéngdān zìjǐ de zérèn.
As a student, you must take responsibility for yourself.
From 承担 (HSK 5)
他终于承认了自己的错误，并向大家道歉。
Tā zhōngyú chéngrèn le zìjǐ de cuòwù, bìng xiàng dàjiā dàoqiàn.
He finally admitted his mistake and apologized to everyone.
From 承认 (HSK 5)
Words containing 承
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 承担 | chéngdān | bear | HSK 5 |
| 承受 | chéngshòu | bear | HSK 5 |
| 承认 | chéngrèn | Admit | HSK 5 |
| 承 | chéng | to bear, to undertake | |
| 承办 | chéngbàn | to undertake, to accept a task | HSK 6 |
| 承建 | chéngjiàn | to contract to build | |
| 承接 | chéngjiē | to take over, to carry on | HSK 7-9 |
| 承诺 | chéngnuò | to promise, to undertake | HSK 6 |
| 承袭 | chéngxí | to inherit, to carry on | |
| 奉承 | fèngchéng | to flatter, to fawn on |
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