dān
担忧
carry on a shoulder; undertake; bear
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
to carry on a shoulder; to shoulder
Literally refers to carrying a load using a pole across the shoulders.
Tā他
měi每
tiān天
dōu都
yào要
dān担
shuǐ水
。
He has to carry water every day.
Nóng农
mín民
yòng用
biǎn扁
dan担
dān担
zhe着
liǎng两
kuāng筐
cài菜
。
The farmer is carrying two baskets of vegetables on a shoulder pole.
verb
to undertake; to bear (responsibility, burden)
Used for taking on duties, risks, or consequences.
Tā他
yuàn愿
yì意
wèi为
tuán团
duì队
de的
chéng成
gōng功
dān担
fēng风
xiǎn险
。
He is willing to bear the risk for the team's success.
Zhè这
ge个
zé责
rèn任
yóu由
wǒ我
lái来
dān担
。
I'll take on this responsibility.