Definition
肩负 is a formal/literary verb meaning to shoulder a heavy responsibility or burden (often in writing/formal speech). It is similar to 担负 (dānfù) but more solemn, and less literal than 背负 (bēifù), which also means 'carry on one's back'. 担 (dān) is more colloquial and versatile.
verb
to shoulderto bear (a burden, responsibility, or disadvantage)
Easily confused
- 减负jiǎn fùsound-aliketo reduce burdens; to alleviate (work, study, or administrative) overload
Examples
- ，肩负。Zuòwéi duìzhǎng, tā jiān fù zhe dàilǐng quán duì de zhòngrèn.As the captain, he shoulders the heavy responsibility of leading the whole team.
- 肩负。Gōngsī jiān fù zhe jùdà de zhàiwù yālì.The company bears enormous debt pressure.
- 肩负肩负，。Tā zháo jiān fù shībài de hòuguǒ, réngrán jiānchí chángshì.He bore the consequences of failure and still persisted in trying.
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