How to Write 担
The character 担 (dān) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
担 is pronounced dān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to carry on a shoulder pole; to take on.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: dān, dàn.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 担 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 担
Example Sentences
妈妈总是担心我在外面照顾不好自己。
mā mā zǒng shì dān xīn wǒ zài wài miàn zhào gù bù hǎo zì jǐ
Mom is always worried that I won't take good care of myself when I'm away.
关键时刻，我们应该有勇于担当的精神。
guān jiàn shí kè wǒ men yīng gāi yǒu yǒng yú dān dāng de jīng shén
At critical moments, we should have the spirit of being brave enough to take responsibility.
他默默地挑起了养活全家人的生活重担。
tā mò mò dì tiāo qǐ le yǎng huó quán jiā rén de shēng huó zhòng dàn
He silently took on the heavy burden of supporting the whole family.
货郎挑着沉重的担子在乡间小路上穿行。
huò láng tiāo zhe chén zhòng de dàn zi zài xiāng jiān xiǎo lù shàng chuān xíng
The peddler walked through the country lanes carrying a heavy load.
Practice Writing 担 (dān)
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