担负

担负 (dān fù) means 'to bear' or 'to carry,' often referring to the responsibility or burden of a task, duty, or obligation. It emphasizes the mental or emotional weight of an assignment rather than physical carrying.

The character 担 (dān) originally meant 'to carry on the back' and later came to symbolize responsibility. 负 (fù) means 'to bear' or 'to take on,' often in the context of debt or duty. Together, they form a compound meaning 'to take on a responsibility.'

担负 is commonly used in formal or serious contexts, such as leadership roles, family responsibilities, or societal duties. It reflects the Confucian value of responsibility and duty, making it important in both personal and professional settings.