背负 (bēi fù) — to carry on one's back (a physical load); to bear, to shoulder (a responsibility, burden, expectation)
Definition
背负 is a formal, written word almost always used figuratively for bearing heavy duties, debts, or expectations — not a neutral 'carry'. Compare 负担 (burden, also a noun) and 肩负 (shoulder, more literary/heroic).
verb
to carry on one's back (a physical load)to bearto shoulder (a responsibility, burden, expectation)
Examples
- 背负。Tā bēi fù zhe chén zhòng de lì shǐ shǐ mìng.He bears the heavy historical mission.
- 背负。Zhè ge jiā zú bēi fù zhe jù é de zhài wù.This family carries a huge debt.
- 背负。Tā cóng xiǎo bēi fù zhe fù mǔ de qī wàng.She has borne her parents' expectations since childhood.
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