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

这个习俗沿袭了几百年。

Zhège xísú yánxí le jǐbǎi nián.

This custom has been carried on for hundreds of years.

新政策沿袭了旧有的框架。

Xīn zhèngcè yánxí le jiù yǒude 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