子承父业

子承父业子承父業 chéng ㄗˇ ㄔㄥˊ ㄈㄨˋ ㄧㄝˋ zi2 sing4 fu6 jip6

  • (idiom) (of a son) to carry on one's father's business or profession

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 子 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 子承父业。 He substituted for his father.

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