xīn​huǒ​xiāng​chuán

to pass on the torch

Senses

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.

References

same_as 薪火相传/薪火相傳 薪尽火传/薪盡火傳