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世袭罔替 Meaning

世袭罔替

Learn the meaning of 世袭罔替, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 世袭罔替 means (of a position or title) to be passed down unaltered through generations within a family.

Meaning in English

(of a position or title) to be passed down unaltered through generations within a family

Chinese世袭罔替
Pinyinshi4 xi2 wang3 ti4
Definitions(of a position or title) to be passed down unaltered through generations within a family
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What does 世袭罔替 mean?

世袭罔替 means (of a position or title) to be passed down unaltered through generations within a family.

How do you pronounce 世袭罔替?

世袭罔替 is pronounced shi4 xi2 wang3 ti4 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 世袭罔替 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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