担当

擔當

dāndāng

verb HSK 7 #13,012

Meanings

1 to take on; to assume (responsibility)
2 to bear; to shoulder

Characters

to carry; to bear

to serve as; to undertake

Both characters convey carrying or taking on a role — used for weighty responsibilities.

Examples

年轻人要有担当精神。

Niánqīngrén yào yǒu dāndāng jīngshén.

Young people should have a sense of responsibility.

他担当了这次活动的总指挥。

Tā dāndāng le zhè cì huódòng de zǒng zhǐhuī.

He took on the role of general coordinator for this event.

Tips

usage

担当 can also be used as a noun meaning 'sense of responsibility' or 'guts to take charge.' 有担当 = has backbone/takes responsibility. It's a trait much praised in Chinese leadership culture.

Stroke Order

担 dān

当 dāng