HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
担 — to carry on a shoulder pole
- Reading
- dān
- Meaning
- to carry on a shoulder pole; to undertake
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
担 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is dān and it means to carry on a shoulder pole; to undertake. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
担 appears in everyday chinese words such as 担 (carry, bear), 担心 (worry, be anxious) and 承担 (undertake, bear, assume).
Chinese words containing 担
Frequently asked questions
What does 担 mean in Chinese?
担 means to carry on a shoulder pole; to undertake in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 担 read?
担 is read dān. Reading it inside real words — 担 and 担心 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 担 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 担 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 担 in a word?
A common word containing 担 is 担 (dān) — "carry, bear". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 担 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 担 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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