承上启下

Произношение: chéng shàng qǐ xià Буквальное значение: Continuing above and opening below

Происхождение и использование

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.

Примеры

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

Китайский: 中层管理人员起着承上启下的作用。