Kanji 承: acquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive
Key takeaways
Kanji 承: acquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 承
acquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine finishing (了) a task and offering water (水) three (三) times to get a superior's formal approval. This kanji is used in words like approval (承認) or succession (繼承) to mean accepting or carrying on a legacy.
