甘当 (gān dāng) — to willingly accept (a role, duty, or penalty)
Definition
甘当 (gān dāng) means to willingly take on an unpleasant or humble role — it pairs with nouns like 重任, 配角, or 人梯 to stress accepting without complaint.
verb
to willingly accept (a role, duty, or penalty)
Examples
- 甘当，。Tā gān dāng zhòng rèn, dài lǐng tuán duì zǒu chū kùn jìng.He willingly took on the heavy responsibility and led the team out of difficulty.
- 甘当，。Zhè wèi lǎo shī gān dāng rén tī, péi yǎng le xǔ duō yōu xiù xué shēng.This teacher willingly served as a stepping stone, nurturing many outstanding students.
- 甘当，。Tā gān dāng pèi jué, cóng bú bào yuàn.He willingly accepted a supporting role and never complained.
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