承继

adoption (e.g. of a nephew as a son) / to inherit

surname Cheng / Cheng (c. 2000 BC), third of the legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God

to bear / to carry / to hold / to continue / to undertake / to take charge / owing to / due to / to receive

to continue / to follow after / to go on with / to succeed / to inherit / then / afterwards