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The character for "to carry" or "to undertake" historically appears in its traditional form as "擔", a construction that integrates the hand radical on the left, denoting actions performed by the hand, with the component "詹" on the right, which originally provided phonetic guidance. Its early meanings centered on the physical act of carrying a burden, particularly using a shoulder pole, but over time its usage broadened to include abstract responsibilities, reflecting a shift from concrete to figurative applications. The later simplified form "担" maintains the hand radical while replacing the earlier phonetic element with "旦", altering the character's visual structure but continuing to convey the dual notions of bearing physical weights and assuming obligations.
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我担心你的安全。
妈妈担心我生病。
不要担心未来。
他担任公司经理。
这个担子很重。
她担心考试不及格。
他勇于承担责任。
我们必须担当起这个责任。