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“dare” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingǎn

Example

你敢告诉她吗?nǐ gǎn gào sù tā ma

Do you dare tell her?

Illustration for 敢 (dare)

How to say “dare” in Chinese

“Dare” in Chinese is 敢 (gǎn).

The moment when hesitation gives way to bold action.

Full entry for 敢: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 敢

在会议上,她敢承认自己的错误。zài huì yì shàng tā gǎn chéng rèn zì jǐ de cuò wù

At the meeting, she dared to admit her own mistake.

Tips for using 敢

  • In conversation, a question with this word can sound like a challenge about nerve rather than a neutral question about ability.

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