HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
承 — to bear
- Reading
- chéng
- Meaning
- to bear; to carry; to hold; to undertake; to take on; to receive; to inherit
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
承 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is chéng and it means to bear; to carry; to hold; to undertake; to take on; to receive; to inherit. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
承 appears in everyday chinese words such as 承受 (bear, endure, sustain), 承担 (undertake, bear, assume) and 承认 (admit, acknowledge, recognize).
Chinese words containing 承
Frequently asked questions
What does 承 mean in Chinese?
承 means to bear; to carry; to hold; to undertake; to take on; to receive; to inherit in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 承 read?
承 is read chéng. Reading it inside real words — 承受 and 承担 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 承 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 承 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 承 in a word?
A common word containing 承 is 承受 (chéng shòu) — "bear, endure, sustain". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 承 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 承 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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