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扛 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to raise aloft with both hands; (of two or more people) to carry sth together
to carry on one's shoulder; (fig.) to take on (a burden, duty etc)
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to carry on the shoulder
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He's exhausted and need to be carried.
Source: Tatoeba #13734207 · CC BY 2.0 FRI carried the box on my shoulder.
Source: Tatoeba #472862 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe resigned from the job to take the responsibility for the loss.
Source: Tatoeba #1404403 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.