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担

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dānHSK 7

担 (dān) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 4 definitions and 6 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH3
DEFINITIONS4
EXAMPLES6
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto bear

    • EX
      他一个人挑起了担子，承担了整个项目的责任。

      He shouldered the burden alone and took responsibility for the entire project.

    • EX
      别担心，这件事有我给你担着，你放手去做吧。

      Don't worry. I'll take responsibility for this, so go ahead and do it.

  2. Englishshoulder

2

noun 名

  1. Englishload

    • EX
      农民伯伯挑着沉甸甸的担子，这一担有上百斤重。

      The farmer was carrying a heavy load; this load weighs over one hundred jin (over 50 kilograms).

    • EX
      他肩上的担子很重，但从不叫苦。

      The burden on his shoulders is heavy, but he never complains.

3

measure word 量

  1. Englishmeasure word for loads

    • EX
      他挑来了一担新鲜的蔬菜，准备拿到集市上去卖。

      He carried a load of fresh vegetables to sell at the market.

    • EX
      这一担水太重了，我根本挑不起来。

      This load of water is too heavy for me to carry.