责
任

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The Chinese word "责任" is formed by combining the character "责", which historically signifies obligation or debt through its component "贝" representing value, with "任", meaning to appoint or bear as indicated by its radical "人" for person; together, "责" conveys duty and "任" conveys undertaking, thus creating the compound meaning of responsibility.

Example Sentences Hide

我有责任帮助他。

Wǒ yǒu zérèn bāngzhù tā.

I have the responsibility to help him.

父母有责任照顾孩子。

Fùmǔ yǒu zérèn zhàogù háizi.

Parents have the responsibility to take care of their children.

如果你答应了，就要负起责任。

Rúguǒ nǐ dāyìng le, jiù yào fù qǐ zérèn.

If you agreed, you must take responsibility.

保护环境是每个人的责任。

Bǎohù huánjìng shì měi gè rén de zérèn.

Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility.

他勇于承担责任，没有推卸给同事。

Tā yǒng yú chéngdān zérèn, méiyǒu tuīxiè gěi tóngshì.

He was brave enough to take on the responsibility and did not shift it onto his colleagues.

Word Definition - 责任

zé rèn responsibility; duty; liability

Individual Character Details

责 zé
任 rén, rèn