压担子

Traditional (Taiwan): 壓擔子

yādànzi ㄧㄚ ㄉㄢˋ ˙ㄗ

    • to give someone heavier responsibilities so they develop

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Saying俗语俗語

Idiom惯用语 · Widely known

Literally
press a load on the shoulder pole
Meaning
To give someone heavier responsibilities so they develop. Usually approving.

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