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Jyutpingfu6 leoi6
Yalefuh leuih
Definition
A burden, hindrance, or impediment to others.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the emotional or practical weight one person imposes on another, often implying a sense of guilt or self-consciousness. It is frequently used in contexts involving family care or personal relationships where someone feels they are hindering others' progress or happiness. Unlike more general words for trouble, this specifically highlights the feeling of being an unwanted weight.
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go3個goExamples
He feels like a burden, so he is very unhappy.
Related words
Common phrases
to become a burden
don't want to be a burden
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects or heavy loads, as it is reserved for people or abstract situations that impede someone's life. For physical weight, use 重擔 instead.
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