承乏 Traditional form: 承乏 Pinyin (reading): chéngfá Definitions: to accept a position on a provisional basis, in the absence of better qualified candidates (humble expr.) Characters: 承 - to undertake, to bear, to accept a duty; inheritance 乏 - poor; short, lacking; tired Traditional characters: 承 - to undertake, to bear, to accept a duty; inheritance 乏 - poor; short, lacking; tired