拸 (yí) - To carry on the shoulder with a pole & to bear a burden

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yí ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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拸 · yí

To carry on the shoulder with a pole;

to bear a burden;

to shoulder responsibility.

To carry on the shoulder with a poleto bear a burdento shoulder responsibility.

Usage highlights

Shoulder a burdenCarry a loadBear responsibilityCarry on a poleShoulder a poleCarry luggage

Synonyms

  • 挑— to carry on shoulder
  • 扛— to carry on shoulder
  • 担— to bear, carry

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He shouldered a heavy load (拸重担).
  • The porter carries luggage (拸行李).
  • We must shoulder this responsibility together (共同拸起责任).
  • The beam can bear great weight (这根梁能拸重).

Collocations

  • Shoulder a burden(拸担子)
  • Carry a load(拸重物)
  • Bear responsibility(拸责任)
  • Carry on a pole(拸挑)
  • Shoulder a pole(拸扁担)
  • Carry luggage(拸行李)

Idioms

  • Shoulder heavy responsibilities(拸重担)
  • Carry the burden together(同拸重任)
  • Bear the weight of the world(拸天下重任)

Cultural background

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  • Reflects traditional Chinese labor practices of carrying loads with shoulder poles.
  • Metaphorically represents taking on responsibilities and burdens in life.
  • Associated with the virtue of hard work and perseverance in Chinese culture.

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