沿袭

沿襲

yánxí

verb #55,296

Meanings

1 to carry on (a tradition)
2 to follow (an old custom or practice)
3 to continue as before

Characters

inherit; carry on

Examples

HSK 6

这个习俗沿袭了几百年。

Zhège xísú yánxí le jǐ bǎi nián.

This custom has been carried on for hundreds of years.

HSK 7-9

新政策沿袭了旧有的框架。

Xīn zhèngcè yánxí le jiù yǒu de kuàngjià.

The new policy follows the existing framework.

Tips

usage

Neutral or slightly critical - sometimes carries a hint of 'carried on without rethinking'. Contrast with 继承 (actively inherit) and 遵循 (follow, comply with).

Stroke Order

沿 yán

袭 xí