担子dàn·zi 1.扁担和挂在两头的东西{carrying pole and the loads on both ends}: 一副～。{a carrying pole and the loads on both ends} 2.〈比喻fig.〉担负的责任{burden to bear; responsibility to shoulder}: 我们不怕～重,一定要把事情办好。{We are not afraid of this heavy task and are determined to do a good job.}