Writing
承受 (chéngshòu) — how to say "to bear" in Chinese
承受
To bear, to endure
verb
Character composition
承
to receive
受
to receive
Radicals / Keys
又
Again
#29 · yòu · 2 strokes
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
Collocations
承受压力
chéngshòu yālì
withstand pressure
承受痛苦
chéngshòu tòngkǔ
endure pain
Examples
这座桥设计得非常坚固，能够承受很大的重量和压力。
This bridge is designed very strongly and can bear great weight and pressure.
承受压力。
Bear pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to bear" in Chinese?
"to bear" in Chinese is 承受 (chéngshòu).
承受 meaning in English
承受 (chéngshòu) means "To bear, to endure".
How is 承受 pronounced?
It is pronounced chéngshòu (written as chengshou). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to bear" in Chinese characters?
It is written 承受: 承 has 8 strokes, 受 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 承受?
承受 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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