担当

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Usage of 担当

The word 担当 (dāndāng) primarily means to take responsibility for or to be in charge of a task or role. It is commonly used in professional, academic, and social contexts where someone is assigned or assumes a duty.

Common Contexts

  • Project or task management: e.g., 担当项目 (to be in charge of a project).
  • Roles in organizations: e.g., 担当 (to serve as class monitor).
  • Specific duties like refereeing or coordinating.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

Using 担当 implies a formal or official responsibility rather than casual involvement. It often suggests reliability and trustworthiness. Avoid confusing 担当 with general verbs like (to do); 担当 highlights the role or duty aspect.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse 担当 with 承担, which also means to bear responsibility but often emphasizes bearing burdens or costs, while 担当 focuses on the role or duty assigned.

Example Sentences

He is responsible for managing this project.

As the class monitor, he must take on the responsibility of coordinating

The referees for this competition are handled by experienced teachers.