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burden; obligation

NounSino-Korean: 負擔

  1. 1

    burden; obligation

    The act of undertaking a job or bearing a responsibility or duty.

    Korean definition: 일을 맡거나 책임, 의무를 짐.

    • Going abroad to study is an economic burden.

    • The government must work to reduce the childcare burden on dual-income couples.

  2. 2

    burden

    The state of being responsible for paying money or the price.

    Korean definition: 돈을 내거나 값을 지불하는 책임을 짐.

    • I won't pay a single penny for this trip.

    • Manager Kim has never once paid for a staff dinner.

  3. 3

    burden; pressure

    A source of great worry or stress when doing something.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일을 할 때 느끼는 어려운 마음.

    • I don't want to put pressure on my friend over this matter.

    • During breaks, I read magazines that are light reading.

  4. 4

    burden; load

    Something that prevents the body from functioning normally.

    Korean definition: 몸이 정상적으로 기능하는 데 장애가 되는 것.

    • Food that's too spicy puts a strain on the stomach.

    • Stress puts a lot of strain on the body, so be careful.