承受

The Chinese word 承受 (ch承受ngshòu) is composed of two characters: 承 (chéng) and 受 (shòu). 承 means "to receive" or "to bear", while 受 means "to accept" or "to suffer". Together, the two characters form the verb 承受, which means "to bear" or "to endure".The word 承受 has a long history in the Chinese language. It can be traced back to the oracle bone script, which is the earliest known form of Chinese writing. In the oracle bone script, the character 承 is depicted as a person holding up a heavy object, while the character 受 is depicted as a person kneeling down to receive something. These early forms of the characters suggest that the word 承受 was originally used to describe physical actions.Over time, the meaning of 承受 has expanded to include more abstract concepts. It can now be used to describe the act of bearing a burden or responsibility, or the act of accepting something difficult or unpleasant. For example, the phrase 承受压力 (ch承受ngshòu yālì) means "to bear pressure", while the phrase 承受痛苦 (ch承受ngshòu tòngkǔ) means "to endure pain".The word 承受 is a common word in modern Chinese. It is used in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is essential for understanding many different aspects of Chinese culture and society.