đảm đương
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Definition
- Verb:
- To take on; to undertake: To accept and commit to a significant responsibility, duty, or task, implying a serious commitment to seeing it through.
- To assume (a role or position): To formally accept a role, office, or position of authority and its associated duties.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy đã đảm đương vai trò trưởng phòng một cách xuất sắc. (She excellently took on the role of department head.)
- Anh ấy tự nguyện đảm đương trách nhiệm chăm sóc cả gia đình. (He voluntarily undertook the responsibility of caring for the whole family.)
- Chúng tôi tin tưởng anh ấy có khả năng đảm đương công việc quan trọng này. (We trust he has the capability to assume this important task.)
Advanced Usage
- The word đảm đương carries a connotation of weight, importance, and sometimes difficulty. It is typically used for serious responsibilities, official roles, or challenging tasks, not for minor, everyday chores.
- It often appears in formal, professional, or official contexts.
Synonyms
- To undertake: To commit oneself to and begin a task.
- To assume: To take on (a role, duty, or responsibility).
- To shoulder: To accept a heavy burden or responsibility.
- To take charge of: To assume control or responsibility for something.
Related Words and Phrases
- Đảm nhiệm (v): A close synonym, meaning to take charge of or be responsible for a specific duty or position. It can sometimes be slightly less formal than đảm đương.
- Đảm trách (v): Another close synonym, emphasizing being in charge of or handling a specific area of work.
- Gánh vác (v): To bear a heavy burden or responsibility, often with a stronger implication of personal sacrifice for family or community.
verb
- to take on; to undertake