孭 (miē) - To carry on the back & to shoulder a burden

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miē ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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孭 · miē

To carry on the back;

to shoulder a burden;

to bear responsibility.

To carry on the backto shoulder a burdento bear responsibility.

Usage highlights

Carry on backShoulder responsibilityBear debtCarry a childShoulder burdenBear consequences

Synonyms

  • 背— to carry on the back
  • 負— to bear, to carry
  • 擔— to carry on shoulder

Antonyms

  • 卸— to unload, to remove
  • 放— to put down, to release

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He carried the child on his back (孭住個細路).
  • I have to bear this heavy responsibility (我要孭起呢個重任).
  • The company shoulders a huge debt (公司孭住巨額債務).
  • Parents carry the burden of raising children (父母孭起養育子女嘅責任).

Collocations

  • Carry on back(孭住)
  • Shoulder responsibility(孭責任)
  • Bear debt(孭債)
  • Carry a child(孭細路)
  • Shoulder burden(孭重擔)
  • Bear consequences(孭後果)

Idioms

  • Shoulder heavy responsibilities(孭重飛)
  • Bear the consequences(孭鑊)
  • Take the blame(孭死貓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Cantonese and other southern Chinese dialects, less common in Mandarin.
  • Often used in colloquial expressions to describe taking responsibility or blame.
  • Reflects the cultural value of bearing burdens for family or community.

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