gồng gánh
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Meaning
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Verb
To carry objects by balancing them on the ends of a pole placed across the shoulders.
vi Người phụ nữ đang gồng gánh những giỏ rau ra chợ để bán.
en The woman is carrying baskets of vegetables to the market with a pole.
To take on or accept a heavy responsibility, task, or burden with effort and determination.
vi Anh ấy phải gồng gánh toàn bộ chi phí sinh hoạt của gia đình.
en He has to shoulder the entire cost of the family's living expenses.
Noun
A traditional tool consisting of a shoulder pole and baskets used for carrying and transporting goods.
vi Một bộ gồng gánh thường bao gồm đòn gánh và hai chiếc giỏ tre.
en A shoulder pole set usually includes a pole and two bamboo baskets.