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繼承衣缽

简继承衣钵 · 繁繼承衣缽

Mandarin · pinyin jì chéng yī bō

to take up sb's mantle
to follow in sb's steps

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承: chéng · inherit, receive; succeed
衣: yī · clothes, clothing; cover, skin; Kangxi radical 145
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继: jì · continue, maintain, carry on
钵: bō · earthenware basin; alms bowl

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4–2–1–1 · ji4 cheng2 yi1 bo1

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