承上启下

उच्चारण: chéng shàng qǐ xià शाब्दिक अर्थ: Continuing above and opening below

मूल और उपयोग

This idiom describes continuing (承) from above (上) while opening/initiating (启) what's below (下). It originated in literary criticism describing transitional passages that connect previous content to what follows. The phrase emphasizes the crucial role of elements that bridge different levels or sections. It values connectors that maintain continuity while enabling progression. Modern usage commonly describes middle positions that transmit information and direction both upward and downward in hierarchies.

उदाहरण

अंग्रेज़ी: "Middle management serves as the bridge between executives and staff."

चीनी: 中层管理人员起着承上启下的作用。