继承衣钵

Traditional: 繼承衣缽

jì chéng yī bō

Dictionary entry

to take up sb's mantle

What does 继承衣钵 mean?

继承衣钵 (jì chéng yī bō) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to take up sb's mantle

2to follow in sb's steps

Character breakdown

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继jìto continue · to follow after 承Chéngsurname Cheng · Cheng (c. 2000 BC), third of the legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God 衣yīclothes · CL:件[jian4]钵bōsmall earthenware plate or basin · a monk's alms bowl

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继承衣钵

jì chéng yī bō

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