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负
fù
Description
"负"有很多意思，可以表示背着东西，也可以表示输了，或者表示数字小于零，比如"负三度"。
"负" has many meanings: it can mean carrying something on the back, losing, or a number less than zero, like "负三度" (minus three degrees).
Meanings
负fù
to lose (a game, battle)
这场比赛我们队负了。
Our team lost this match.
负fù
negative (number); minus
今天气温是负五度。
Today's temperature is minus five degrees.
负fù
to bear, carry, or shoulder
他要负起这个责任。
He has to take on this responsibility.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally depicts a person carrying something on the back, hence "bear/burden."
- Nuance
as "lose," 负 is more formal than 输; common in sports and news.
In videos
“这里是机场的大厅负一层”
“它是在那个好吃街楼下负一楼”
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