lift with both hands; carry on the shoulder (v.)
HSK 6
Traditional
扛 (unaltered)
Radicals
Stroke order
Examples
他一边扛着行李，一边寻找出口。 Tā yībiān kángzhe xínglǐ, yībiān xúnzhǎo chūkǒu. - He looked for the exit while carrying his luggage.
这个箱子太重了，我一个人扛不动。 Zhège xiāngzi tài zhòngle, wǒ yīgè rén káng bù dòng. - This box is too heavy; I can't carry it by myself.
他能够扛起责任，是一个可靠的领导。 Tā nénggòu káng qǐ zérèn, shì yīgè kěkào de lǐngdǎo. - He can shoulder responsibilities and is a reliable leader.
这座桥扛得住大型货车的重量吗？ Zhè zuò qiáo káng dé zhù dàxíng huòchē de zhòngliàng ma? - Can this bridge withstand the weight of heavy trucks?
他努力扛过了这次危机。 Tā nǔlì káng guòle zhè cì wēijī. - He managed to get through this crisis with great effort.