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敢 (gǎn) — to dare, to be bold enough to (do something)

Definition

敢 is the everyday verb 'to dare' (敢 + verb: 敢说, 敢做), often with 不 to mean 'not dare'. 大胆 is the adjective 'bold'; 敢于 and 勇于 are more formal 'have the courage to'.

verb
to dareto be bold enough to (do something)
Easily confused

Examples

  • 敢。
    Tā gǎn zài dà jiā miàn qián chàng gē.
    He dares to sing in front of everyone.
  • 敢。
    Wǒ bù gǎn yí gè rén zǒu yè lù.
    I don't dare to walk alone at night.
  • 敢？
    Nǐ gǎn shì yi shì zhè ge xīn fāng fǎ ma?
    Do you dare to try this new method?
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