秉承

bǐngchéng

HSK 7

秉承 — bǐngchéng

1. to take orders; to follow instructions

   他秉承上级的指示行事。 tā bǐngchéng shàngjí de zhǐshì xíngshì — He acts in accordance with his superiors' instructions.

2. to receive commands (military/official usage)

   部队秉承命令，立即展开演习。 bùduì bǐngchéng mìnglìng lìjí zhǎnkāi yǎnxí — The troops received the order and immediately began exercises.

3. to carry on (a tradition); to uphold (a principle or spirit)

   这家公司秉承家族创业的精神，继续扩大业务。 zhèjiā gōngsī bǐngchéng jiāzú chuàngyè de jīngshén jìxù kuòdà yèwù — This company upholds the entrepreneurial spirit of the family and continues to expand its business.