驮 (tuó) - to carry on the back & to bear a load

驮Tone 2

tuó ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 马

婷婉

驮 · tuó

to carry on the back;

to bear a load;

pack animal

to carry on the backto bear a loadpack animal

Usage highlights

carry on backpack horsecarry goodsload capacitypack animalcarry a heavy load

Synonyms

  • 背— to carry on the back
  • 载— to carry, to load

Antonyms

  • 卸— to unload
  • 放— to put down

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse carries goods (驮货物).
  • He carried the child on his back (驮着孩子).
  • This is a pack horse (驮马).

Collocations

  • carry on back(驮着)
  • pack horse(驮马)
  • carry goods(驮货)
  • load capacity(驮载量)
  • pack animal(驮畜)
  • carry a heavy load(驮重物)

Idioms

  • Carry mountains and seas on one's back(驮山负海)
  • Carry the weight of the world(驮天载地)

Cultural background

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  • Historically associated with transportation and trade along ancient routes like the Silk Road.
  • Reflects the importance of pack animals in traditional Chinese economy and logistics.

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