verb · to support, hold up, or carry a weight

这两根大梁承着屋顶全部的重量。

verb · to carry on, follow, or succeed a tradition or lineage

这个段落起到了承上的作用。

verb · to receive, accept, or be granted something; owing to or due to

承您的吉言，我的身体已经好多了。

verb · to take on a task, assume responsibility, or take charge of something

他考虑再三，还是承下了这个艰巨的任务。

verb, proper name · the third of the legendary Flame Emperors descended from Shennong (c. 2000 BC)

我们在上古神话中读到了炎帝承的故事。

proper name · a Chinese surname Cheng

承先生在百家姓中并不常见。