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Jyutpinggin1 fu6
Yalegīn fuh
Definition
To shoulder a burden, responsibility, or the hopes of others.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and serious tone, typically reserved for significant duties or heavy expectations. It is rarely used in casual conversation about minor tasks, as it implies a sense of gravity or duty that affects one's life or career path. When used, it often pairs with abstract nouns like 責任 or 使命.
Examples
He shoulders the heavy responsibility of supporting the whole family.
How do you shoulder such a huge responsibility?
Related words
Common phrases
to shoulder a heavy responsibility
to shoulder a mission
Common mistake
Avoid using this for physical objects, as it is strictly for abstract concepts like duties or missions. Using it to describe carrying a backpack or a physical load will sound unnatural and overly dramatic.
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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.
