分担

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Usage of 分担

The verb 分担 (fēndān) means to share or divide responsibilities, burdens, or tasks among people. It is commonly used in contexts like sharing household chores, work duties, or responsibilities in a group.

Common Collocations

  • 分担责任 (share responsibility): used when talking about dividing accountability.
  • 分担工作 (share work): used in professional or project contexts.
  • 分担家务 (share housework): common in family or roommate settings.

Nuances

Using 分担 implies an active and fair division of duties or burdens. It often carries a cooperative tone, suggesting teamwork or mutual support. It is different from simply 'doing' something alone; it emphasizes the shared nature of the task.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 分担 with 承担 (chéngdān), which means to undertake or bear responsibility alone. 分担 always involves multiple parties sharing the load.

Register

分担 is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, suitable for daily conversation, workplace communication, and written language.

Example Sentences

We should share the household chores so that everyone is a bit more relaxed.

The work of this project is shared and completed by several departments.

He is unwilling to share responsibility and always shifts it to others.