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担负 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
担负dānfùto shoulderHSK 7, unknown, rank #22940, Hard
担负dānfùto bearHSK 7, unknown, rank #22940, Hard
担负dānfùto undertakeHSK 7, unknown, rank #22940, Hard
dānfù(dan1fu4) T1
  1. 1to shoulder
  2. 2to bear
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March 24, 2026
担负(擔負)dānfù(dan1fu4)

担负 refers to the act of taking on responsibilities or burdens, both physically and metaphorically. It is commonly used in contexts where one is expected to handle tasks, obligations, or duties, often emphasizing the weight of these responsibilities.

Frequency#22940DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 担负 is deeply tied to the values of duty and familial responsibility, often seen in contexts where individuals take on roles within their families or communities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a strong person named Dan (丹) who is carrying a heavy load on their back (负). This visual helps connect the idea of shouldering a burden with the pronunciation 'dan1 fu4'.

Meanings of 担负

dānfù(dan1fu4)
1to shoulder
2to bear
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About 担负

担负Simplified
擔負Traditional
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 担负

Quick Contrast

承担 (chéngdān) — use 担负 when emphasizing the weight of responsibilities, while 承担 is more neutral.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a strong person named Dan (丹) who is carrying a heavy load on their back (负). This visual helps connect the idea of shouldering a burden with the pronunciation 'dan1 fu4'.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 担负 with similar verbs like 承担 (to bear). It is more formal; avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 担负责任 (shoulder responsibility) and 担负重任 (bear a heavy task).

HSK Study Tips

担负 is not yet included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it is related to higher-level words like 承担 and 责任. Focus on understanding its usage in formal contexts and practice with related phrases.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 担负 is deeply tied to the values of duty and familial responsibility, often seen in contexts where individuals take on roles within their families or communities.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 担负 incorrectly in informal settings, such as saying '我担负这个' (I shoulder this) when it should be '我负责这个' (I am responsible for this). Additionally, mixing up with 承担 can lead to incorrect usage.

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Component Characters

dānto undertake
HSK 78 strokes
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to bear
HSK 76 strokes
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Cultural Notes for 担负

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 担负 is deeply tied to the values of duty and familial responsibility, often seen in contexts where individuals take on roles within their families or communities.

Frequently Asked Questions about 担负

It is generally more formal, so it's better suited for written or formal spoken contexts.