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Definition
An important task or major responsibility.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or professional contexts to emphasize the weight of a mission or duty. While it sounds serious, it is frequently employed in workplace settings to describe high stakes projects or leadership roles. It carries a sense of gravity that implies the person entrusted with the task is highly valued or relied upon.
Measure word
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He is charged with a big responsibility this time and must do it well.
Related words
Common phrases
to shoulder a heavy responsibility
to take on an important task
Common mistake
Avoid using it for trivial chores or minor errands, as it specifically denotes a significant or heavy burden. It is not a casual word for just any job or duty.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
