Definition
担负 (dān fù) is a formal verb meaning to shoulder a responsibility or task, emphasizing the weight of the duty. It is more formal and duty-laden than the neutral 承担 (chéng dān 'assume'), and lacks the negative connotation of 负担 (fù dān 'bear as a burden').
verb
to shoulderto bearto undertake (responsibility, costs, or tasks)
Examples
- 担负。Tā dān fù le jiàoyù háizi de zérèn.She shoulders the responsibility of educating the children.
- 担负。Zhège xiàngmù yóu tā dān fù zhǔyào fèiyòng.This project's main costs are being borne by him.
- 担负。Měi ge rén dōu yīnggāi dān fù zìjǐ de cuòwù.Everyone should bear their own mistakes.
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