COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 承
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Three hands 手 lifting a dead body 了
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How to Write 承 (chéng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to bear
chéngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chéng
承
to bear
Common words
chéng dān
承担
to undertake; to assume (responsibility etc)
chéng rèn
承认
to admit; to concede; to recognize; recognition (diplomatic, artistic etc)
chéng shòu
承受
to bear; to support; to inherit
chéng bàn
承办
to undertake; to accept a contract
chéng nuò
承诺
to promise; to undertake to do something; commitment
chuán chéng
传承
to pass on (to future generations); passed on (from former times); a continued tradition; an inheritance
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 承
Say “chéng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 承
Common words and phrases
chéng dān
to undertake; to assume (responsibility etc)
chéng rèn
to admit; to concede; to recognize; recognition (diplomatic, artistic etc)
chéng shòu
to bear; to support; to inherit
chéng bàn
to undertake; to accept a contract
chéng nuò
to promise; to undertake to do something; commitment
chuán chéng
to pass on (to future generations); passed on (from former times); a continued tradition; an inheritance
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“承”。
Zhège zì shì “chéng”.
This character is “承”.
我正在学习“承”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chéng” zì.
I am learning the character “承”.
请写一遍“承”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chéng”.
Please write “承” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 承?
承 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 承 (chéng) mean?
承 (chéng) means to bear.
What is the radical of 承?
The radical of 承 is 手, associated with Not yet classified.