敢
gǎn
dare
The Chinese word '敢' is very similar to the English word 'dare' in usage. It implies a sense of willingness to take on challenges or perform an action that requires courage. Just like in English, it can be used in various contexts, either for positive encouragement or in situations that involve risk. However, while 'dare' can also be used to form a question to challenge someone in English, '敢' is not usually used in that way in Chinese.
Example sentences using: 敢
他敢说，敢做。
tā gǎn shuō, gǎn zuò.
He dares to speak and act.
This expression is used to describe someone who is straightforward and not afraid to take actions.
我敢打赌他会成功的。
wǒ gǎn dǎ dǔ tā huì chéng gōng de.
I dare to bet that he will succeed.
This sentence expresses strong confidence in someone’s success, to the point of being willing to bet on it.
你敢不敢跟我去爬山？
nǐ gǎn bù gǎn gēn wǒ qù pá shān?
Do you dare to go mountain climbing with me?
The speaker is challenging the listener to go mountain climbing together with him/her.
你敢保证你不再迟到吗？
nǐ gǎn bǎo zhèng nǐ bú zài chí dào ma?
Do you dare guarantee that you will not be late again?
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我敢肯定他会来的。
wǒ gǎn kěn dìng tā huì lái de.
I dare to assert that he will come.
The speaker is expressing a high level of confidence that a certain event (the person coming) will happen.
她敢在大庭广众之下唱歌。
tā gǎn zài dà tíng guǎng zhòng zhī xià chàng gē.
She dares to sing in front of a large crowd.
This phrase highlights the courage and confidence needed to perform in a public setting.
你敢挑战这个记录吗？
nǐ gǎn tiǎo zhàn zhè ge jì lù ma?
Do you dare to challenge this record?
This sentence poses a daring challenge to break a pre-established record, suggesting a context of competition or skill-testing.
他的勇气真大，敢跟老师对抗。
tā de yǒng qì zhēn dà, gǎn gēn lǎo shī duì kàng.
His courage is great, he dares to confront the teacher.
This phrase comments on someone’s bravery in standing up against a figure of authority, in this case, a teacher.
你敢不敢开快一点？
nǐ gǎn bù gǎn kāi kuài yī diǎn?
Do you dare to drive a little faster?
Here, someone is suggesting or encouraging another person to drive faster, expressing a feeling of urgency or impatience.
他敢于承认自己的错误。
tā gǎn yú chéng rèn zì jǐ de cuò wù.
He dares to admit his mistakes.
This statement appreciates and recognizes someone’s courage to admit their own mistakes.