担子 (dàn zi) — (noun) carrying pole with loads on both ends (a traditional way to carry goods); (noun, figurative) burden, responsibility, or task that one must bear
Definition
担子 is a carrying pole with loads on both ends, used figuratively for the burden or responsibility one must shoulder. Compared to 负担, it is more concrete and often evokes labor or duty; 包袱 leans toward a mental weight or comedic twist.
noun
carrying pole with loads on both ends (a traditional way to carry goods)(noun, figurative) burdenresponsibilityor task that one must bear
Measure word · 副
Examples
- 担子。Tā yòng dàn zi tiāo zhe liǎng kuāng shuǐ guǒ.He used a carrying pole to carry two baskets of fruit.
- 担子。Zhè ge dàn zi duì tā lái shuō tài zhòng le.This burden is too heavy for him.
- ，担子。Zuò wéi jīng lǐ, tā jiān fù zhe hěn dà de dàn zi.As a manager, he bears a great responsibility.
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