Definition
驮 specifically means 'to carry a load on the back of an animal' — used for pack animals like horses, donkeys, and camels. Unlike the general verb 搬 ('to move/hand-carry'), 驮 emphasizes the weight or burden being borne on the animal's back. You can also use it figuratively for a person carrying a heavy burden, though that extension is less common.
verb
to carry (a load on the back of an animal)(figurative) to bear (a heavy burden)
Easily confused
- 美měilook-alikebeautiful; pretty
- 脱tuōsound-aliketo take off (clothing, shoes, accessories)
- 天tiānlook-alike(noun) sky
- 拖tuōsound-aliketo drag, to tow, to trail
- 骑qílook-aliketo ride (a horse, bike, or other vehicle one sits astride)
- 托tuōsound-aliketo support with the hand or palm; to hold up
- 妥tuǒsound-alikesuitable; appropriate; adequate
Examples
- 驮。Zhè tóu lǘ tuó le hěn duō huò.This donkey is carrying a lot of goods.
- 驮。Luòtuo néng tuó hěn zhòng de dōngxi.Camels can carry very heavy things.
- 驮，。Lǎo mǎ tuó zhe xíngli, mànmàn wǎng qián zǒu.The old horse carried luggage on its back, slowly moving forward.
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