verb, punctuation · to shoulder responsibility or take on a task

这件事情的后果由我来担。

measure word · classifier for items carried on a shoulder pole, typically comprising two buckets full

他挑了一担水到地里。

verb · to carry on a shoulder pole or shoulder

他担着两筐苹果去集市。

measure word · traditional unit of weight equal to 100 catties or 50 kg

这袋大米刚好重一担。