Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

to undertake; to carry; to shoulder; to take responsibility; a picul (133.33 lbs.); burden

Chinese: 携带、承担、肩膀。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “dan” becomes a different word in each tone. 担 is the 1st tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 担心dān xīnanxious; worried; uneasy; to worry
  • 承担chéng dānto undertake; to assume (responsibility etc)
  • 负担fù dānto bear (an expense, a responsibility etc); burden
  • 担任dān rènto hold a governmental office or post; to assume office of; to take charge of; to serve as
  • 担保dān bǎoto guarantee; to vouch for

Example Sentence

妈妈很担心我的身体。Mā ma hěn dān xīn wǒ de shēn tǐ.Mom is very worried about my health.

妈妈Mā mamamahěnvery担心dān xīnanxiousIdeof身体shēn tǐthe body