扛 (káng) - to carry on the shoulder & to lift
扛 · káng
to carry on the shoulder;
to lift;
to bear;
to shoulder (responsibility)
to carry on the shoulderto liftto bear
Usage highlights
carry on shouldershoulder responsibilitylift togethercarry a loadbear a burdenshoulder a task
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He can carry a heavy bag on his shoulder (扛包).
- They lifted the table together (扛桌子).
- She shoulders family responsibilities (扛起家庭责任).
- The workers are moving furniture (扛家具).
Collocations
- carry on shoulder(扛着)
- shoulder responsibility(扛责任)
- lift together(扛起来)
- carry a load(扛重物)
- bear a burden(扛负担)
- shoulder a task(扛任务)
Idioms
- Carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders(扛鼎之作)
- Shoulder heavy responsibilities(扛起重任)
- Bear the brunt(扛大梁)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally depicted carrying objects on the shoulder, reflecting physical labor traditions.
- Extended metaphorically to mean taking on responsibilities or burdens.
- In modern usage, often associated with strength and reliability.