cung5 daam3重擔重担
Jyutpingcung5 daam3
Yalechúhng daam
Definition
Heavy burden or responsibility.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to metaphorical burdens like responsibilities or financial pressure rather than physical objects. It carries a sense of gravity and solemnity that makes it sound quite serious in conversation. When describing physical weight, people typically use words like 重嘢 instead.
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He carries the heavy burden of the whole family alone.
Do you feel this heavy burden is too much to bear?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe carrying a heavy backpack or suitcase, as it is strictly reserved for abstract or figurative burdens.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
