Meaning and Usage
The verb '担负' (dānfù) means to bear or take on a responsibility or burden. It is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe someone assuming duties, obligations, or roles.
Common Contexts
- Taking responsibility for tasks or projects: e.g., '担负项目管理' (take charge of project management).
- Bearing social or moral responsibilities: e.g., '担负社会责任' (bear social responsibility).
- Assuming roles as a parent, leader, or team member.
Collocations and Patterns
- 担负责任 (dānfù zérèn): to bear responsibility
- 担负任务 (dānfù rènwu): to take on a task
- 担负重任 (dānfù zhòngrèn): to shoulder an important duty
Nuances
'担负' emphasizes the acceptance and carrying of responsibility, often implying a serious or weighty obligation. It is more formal than simply '承担' (chéngdān), which also means to undertake or bear responsibility but can be used more broadly and casually.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse '担负' with '负担' (fùdān), which means 'burden' as a noun or 'to burden' as a verb. '担负' focuses on the act of taking responsibility, while '负担' emphasizes the burden itself.
Use '担负' when highlighting the active acceptance and carrying of duties or responsibilities.