承上启下

การออกเสียง: chéng shàng qǐ xià ความหมายตามตัวอักษร: Continuing above and opening below

ต้นกำเนิดและการใช้งาน

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.

ตัวอย่าง

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

ภาษาจีน: 中层管理人员起着承上启下的作用。