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káng

Description

"扛"的意思是用肩膀来拿东西。

"扛" means to carry something on the shoulder.

我们也常用它来说一个人承担了很重的责任或压力。

We also often use it to say that a person has taken on a heavy responsibility or pressure.

Meanings

káng

to carry on the shoulder

他扛着一袋米回家。

He is carrying a bag of rice home.

káng

to bear or take on responsibility/pressure

这件事我来扛。

I'll take responsibility for this matter.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    扛 uses the shoulder; 背 uses the back, 抬 needs two people.

  • Pronunciation

    usually káng; the reading gāng (to lift with both hands) is rare and literary.

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