背
carry on back; take on burden; measure word
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
carry on one's back
Standard spoken and written usage for carrying heavy items on the back.
He tied up the straw and carried it back to the village on his back.
Farmer uncles often carry hoes on their backs to work in the fields.
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The little child helps his mom carry his schoolbag on his back to school.
She carried a backpack full of snacks on her back to go camping.
The workers carried building materials on their backs up the tall building.
verb
take on (a burden/debt)
Used for abstract burdens like debts, responsibilities, or obligations.
He took on huge debts from starting his business.
I can still take responsibility for this.
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He took on all the blame.
Parents should not take on all their children's life burdens.
The company is burdened with huge operational pressure.
measure word
amount carried on one's back
dialectUsed in northern Chinese dialects, typically for bulk items like grain, firewood, etc.
The old farmer carried a load of wheat on his back to the market to sell.
The woodcutter carried a load of firewood on his back down the mountain to go home.
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He can carry two loads of corn on his back at one time.
Each villager carried a load of relief supplies on their back.
The donkey carried a full load of medicinal herbs on its back.