Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
擔
dān, dàn
Description
这个字有两个读音，读 dān 的时候常表示用肩膀挑东西，也表示承担责任。
The character "擔" has two pronunciations; when read as dān, it often means to carry something on the shoulder or to bear responsibility.
读 dàn 的时候，它是一个量词，也指挑在肩上的担子。
When read as dàn, "擔" is a measure word and also refers to a load carried on the shoulder.
Meanings
擔dān
to carry on the shoulder; to bear (responsibility)
这件事我来擔。
I'll take care of this matter.
擔心dānxīn
to worry; to feel anxious
妈妈很擔心我。
Mom is very worried about me.
擔dàn
a load; measure word for loads
他挑了一擔水。
He carried a load of water.
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Notes
- Etymology
hand radical 扌 plus 詹, indicating carrying with the hands or shoulder.
- Note
simplified form is 担; the reading dān is far more common than dàn.
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