chéng​zhòng

to bear weight

  • created sense approved 承重 · chéng​zhòng · to bear weight — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    承重

    chéng​zhòng

    to bear weight

    to bear a load or weight, usually referring to structural components of a building like walls or pillars

    承 (literal) → 承 · chéng · to bear 重 (literal) → 重 · zhòng · weight

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  • created sense approved 承重 · chéng​zhòng · to lead funeral rites — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    承重

    chéng​zhòng

    to lead funeral rites

    to take charge of funeral rites in place of someone who should have performed them but is already deceased

    承 (literal) → 承 · chéng · to undertake 重 (literal) → 重 · zhòng · important

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