承 (chéng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 承 (chéng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 承 (chéng) means "to bear; to carry; to undertake". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 手.

Q: How do you write 承 stroke by stroke?

承 has 8 strokes. The radical is 手. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 承 and 拳?

承 (chéng) and 拳 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 承?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 手. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 承?

Common words containing 承 include: 承认 (chéng rèn) — to admit; to acknowledge; to recognize; 承担 (chéng dān) — to undertake; to bear (responsibility); 继承 (jì chéng) — To inherit; to carry on.

How to Write 承

The character 承 (chéng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 手 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

承 is pronounced chéng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to bear; to carry; to undertake.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 承 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 承

承认 chéng rèn

to admit; to acknowledge; to recognize

承担 chéng dān

to undertake; to bear (responsibility)

继承 jì chéng

To inherit; to carry on

Example Sentences

他承认了错误。

tā chéng rèn le cuò wù

He admitted his mistake.

我会承担这个责任。

wǒ huì chéng dān zhè ge zé rèn

I will take on this responsibility.

他继承了家里的公司。

tā jì chéng le jiā lǐ de gōng sī

He inherited the family company.

Similar Characters

拳 quán

拿 ná

挈 qiè

Practice Writing 承 (chéng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 承

What does 承 (chéng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 承 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 承 and 拳?

What mistakes do learners make writing 承?

What common words use 承?

How to Write 承 (chéng)