负担

fù dān

bear; shoulder; burden; load

HSK Level 4

Example Sentences

Synonyms

重担 (zhòng dàn)

burden

压力 (yālì)

pressure

Antonyms

轻松 (qīngsōng)

easy

便利 (biànlì)

convenient

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 负担 (fùdàn) means "burden" or "responsibility." It is composed of two characters: 负 (fù), which means "to bear" or "to carry," and 担 (dàn), which means "a load" or "a burden." The word 负担 can be used in a variety of contexts, such as to describe the physical burden of carrying something heavy, the emotional burden of dealing with a difficult situation, or the financial burden of paying for something. It can also be used in a more abstract sense, to refer to the responsibilities that come with a particular role or position. For example, a parent may feel the burden of raising a child, or a leader may feel the burden of making decisions that affect the lives of others. The word 负担 is a common word in Chinese, and it is important for HSK learners to understand its meaning and usage.

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