Chinese

gǎn
Meaning: to dare; to have the courage to; bold
Part of Speech: Verb, Auxiliary verb

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Handwriting

敢

Example sentences

Do you dare to walk the night road alone?
他竟敢在公共場合大聲叫喊。
他竟敢在公共场合大声叫喊。
He actually dared to shout in public.
他為了躲避記者,不敢出門。
他为了躲避记者,不敢出门。
He didn't dare go out in order to avoid the reporters.
他的膽子很大,什麼都敢嘗試。
他的胆子很大,什么都敢尝试。
He is very brave and dares to try anything.
請你這次放過我吧,我下次不敢了。
请你这次放过我吧,我下次不敢了。
Please let me off this time, I won't dare do it again.

Usage Notes

Commonly used as an auxiliary verb before another verb to indicate having the courage to do something.

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