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薪火相传
xīn​huǒ​xiāng​chuán

to pass on the torch

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薪火相传 薪火相傳 xīn​huǒ​xiāng​chuán
to pass on the torch
the flame of a burning piece of firewood passes on to the next; used to describe the passing of knowledge, skills, or culture from one generation to the next. See also 薪尽火传 xīn​jìn​huǒ​chuán.

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  • 薪尽火传 xīn​jìn​huǒ​chuán