担
Quick Answer
担 (dān) means "to carry, to shoulder" with HSK 3 on the new exam.
Pronunciation
dān
Meaning
Primary: to carry
Other meanings:
- to shoulder
Basic info
| Pinyin | dān |
| Meanings | to carry, to shoulder |
| New HSK exam | Recognise at HSK 3 |
| Frequency | #127 most common |
Example sentences
别担心，一切都会好的。
Bié dānxīn, yíqiè dōu huì hǎo de.
Don't worry, everything will be fine.
From 担心 (HSK 3)
她担任了公司市场部经理的职位。
Tā dānrèn le gōngsī shìchǎngbù jīnglǐ de zhíwèi.
She assumed the position of marketing manager at the company.
From 担任 (HSK 5)
作为一个学生，需要承担自己的责任。
Zuòwéi yì gè xuésheng, xūyào chéngdān zìjǐ de zérèn.
As a student, you must take responsibility for yourself.
From 承担 (HSK 5)
Words containing 担
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 担心 | dānxīn | worry | HSK 3 |
| 承担 | chéngdān | bear | HSK 5 |
| 担任 | dānrèn | To serve as | HSK 5 |
| 担 | dān | to carry, to shoulder | HSK 7-9 |
| 担保 | dānbǎo | to guarantee, to vouch for | HSK 7-9 |
| 担忧 | dānyōu | to worry, to be concerned | HSK 6 |
| 担子 | dānzi | carrying pole and load, burden | HSK 7-9 |
| 担负 | dānfù | to shoulder, to bear | HSK 7-9 |
| 分担 | fēndān | to share (burden/responsibility) | HSK 7-9 |
| 负担 | fùdān | burden, to bear | HSK 5 |
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