不堪重负 (bú) — to be overwhelmed; unable to bear the burden
Definition
A set phrase meaning 'to be overwhelmed and unable to bear the burden' — typically used for heavy loads, debt, or pressure on people or institutions.
verb
to be overwhelmedunable to bear the burden
Examples
- 不堪重负。Lián xù jiā bān ràng yuán gōng men bú.Consecutive overtime has overwhelmed the employees.
- ，不堪重负。Tā de gōng sī zhài wù chán shēn, yǐ jīng bú le.His company is mired in debt and can no longer bear the burden.
- 不堪重负。Zhè ge jiā tíng yīn wèi yī liáo fèi yòng ér bú.This family is overwhelmed by medical expenses.
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