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担子
dànzi
Description
"担子"有两个意思：一个是用肩膀挑东西的工具，另一个是指一个人要负的责任。
"担子" has two meanings: one is a tool carried on the shoulder to carry things, the other refers to the responsibility a person has.
我们常说"担子很重"，意思是责任很大。
We often say "担子很重", meaning the responsibility is very heavy.
Meanings
担子dànzi
burden; responsibility one must bear
这个家的担子都在他身上。
He bears all the responsibilities of the family.
担子dànzi
carrying pole with loads on both ends
农民挑着担子去市场。
The farmer carries a load to the market.
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Notes
- Nuance
担子 (esp. "burden") is often used figuratively with 重/挑 to mean heavy responsibility.
- Etymology
担 (carry on a pole) + 子 (noun suffix).
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