承担 (chéng dān) — to undertake, to assume (a responsibility, duty, cost, task, etc.)
Definition
承担 is 'to bear / take on' a responsibility, cost, or risk — it foregrounds accepting the burden. 承办 focuses on organizing a project or event; 担负 is more literary for shouldering duties.
verb
to undertaketo assume (a responsibility, duty, cost, task, etc.)
Examples
- 承担。Gōng sī huì chéng dān zhè ge xiàng mù.The company will undertake this project.
- 承担。Tā yuàn yì chéng dān suǒ yǒu fēng xiǎn.He is willing to assume all the risks.
- 承担。Tā yǐ jīng chéng dān le zé rèn.She has taken on the responsibility.
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