bēi
背负
carry on back; bear; shoulder
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to carry on one's back; to bear a load
Literally means to carry a physical object on your back. Often implies a sense of burden or effort.
Tā他
bēi背
zhe着
hěn很
zhòng重
de的
xíng行
li李
pá爬
shān山
。
He climbed the mountain carrying very heavy luggage on his back.
Nà那
ge个
hái孩
zi子
měi每
tiān天
bēi背
zhe着
shū书
bāo包
qù去
shàng上
xué学
。
That child carries his backpack to school every day.
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Nóng农
fū夫
bēi背
zhe着
chái柴
huǒ火
huí回
jiā家
。
The farmer carried firewood home on his back.
verb
to bear; to shoulder; to undertake (a responsibility, burden, or expectation)
Metaphorical usage. Refers to taking on abstract burdens like responsibility, expectations, or a heavy task.
Tā他
bēi背
fù负
zhe着
zhěng整
ge个
jiā家
tíng庭
de的
zhòng重
rèn任
。
He shoulders the heavy responsibilities of the entire family.
Zhè这
dài代
nián年
qīng轻
rén人
bēi背
fù负
zhe着
shè社
huì会
hé和
jiā家
rén人
de的
xī希
wàng望
。
This generation of young people bears the hopes of society and their families.
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Tā他
bù不
yuàn愿
bēi背
fù负
zhè这
zhǒng种
zhài债
wù务
。
He is unwilling to bear this kind of debt.