fan1 daam1分擔分担
Jyutpingfan1 daam1
Yalefān dāam
Definition
To share a burden, responsibility, or workload with others in order to lighten the load.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of splitting a load or responsibility to make it easier for others. It is commonly used in contexts involving work, emotional stress, or financial obligations. Unlike simple sharing, it implies a sense of mutual support or relief.
Examples
Everyone should share the household chores.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 分享, which is used for sharing things like food, experiences, or joy. Use 分擔 specifically for negative or heavy burdens that require effort to manage.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
