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责任
zérèn
Description
"责任"是你应该做的事，或者做错事以后要承担的后果。
"责任" is what you should do, or the consequences you must bear after making a mistake.
父母对孩子有责任，工作上我们也有很多责任。
Parents have 责任 for their children, and we also have many 责任s at work.
Meanings
责任zérèn
duty; responsibility one should fulfill
照顾家人是我的责任。
Taking care of the family is my responsibility.
责任zérèn
blame; liability for a mistake
这件事不是你的责任。
This matter is not your responsibility.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
责 means duty/blame + 任 means to take on, together "a duty to bear."
- Nuance
often pairs with 负 as 负责任 (to be responsible) or 承担责任 (to take responsibility).
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