馱 (tuó) - to carry on the back & to bear a burden

馱Tone 2

tuó ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

馱 · tuó

to carry on the back;

to bear a burden;

load carried by a pack animal.

to carry on the backto bear a burdenload carried by a pack animal.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 背— to carry on the back
  • 负— to carry on the back; to bear
  • 载— to carry; to load

Antonyms

  • 卸— to unload; to remove a burden
  • 空— empty; without load

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The donkey carried goods (驴驮货).
  • He carried the child on his back (他驮着孩子).
  • Pack animals transport supplies (驮畜运输物资).
  • The camel carried a heavy load (骆驼驮着重物).

Collocations

  • carry on back(驮着)
  • pack animal(驮畜)
  • carry goods(驮货)
  • carry load(驮载)
  • carry burden(驮负)
  • horse carrying(马驮)

Idioms

  • Carry heavy burdens over long distances(长途驮运)
  • Bear the weight of mountains on one's back(驮山负岳)
  • Carry gold and silver(驮金驮银)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with pack animals like horses, mules, and camels used in trade along the Silk Road.
  • Reflects traditional transportation methods before modern vehicles.
  • Used metaphorically for bearing heavy responsibilities or burdens.

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