承上起下 in English cheng2 shang4 qi3 xia4 Meaning

Meanings

  • to follow the past and herald the future (idiomatic expression); part of a historical transition
  • forming a bridge between earlier and later stages

Simplified Characters

承 上 起 下

Traditional Characters

承 上 起 下

Pinyin

cheng2 shang4 qi3 xia4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

承cheng2surname Cheng 上shang4see 上聲|上声[shang3 sheng1] 起qi3to rise 下xia4down