Definition & Meaning

be on one's own; shoulder responsibilities alone

Word usage

dú dāng yī miàn

独 当 一 面

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be on one's own; shoulder responsibilities alone
- tā yǐ jīng kě yǐ dú dāng yī miàn le
  他已经可以独当一面了。
  He can now take charge of the whole locality.
- wǒ men bì xū yào yǔn xǔ nián qīng rén xué huì dú dāng yī miàn
  我们必须要允许年轻人学会独当一面。
  We must allow young people to develop independence.
- chéng wéi dú dāng yī miàn de lǚ měi shè jì shī
  成为独当一面的旅美设计师
  become a professional graphic designer

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"当" cannot be written as "挡".

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