Looking up...
敢于挑战
gǎn yú tiǎo zhàn
dare to challenge
他敢于挑战权威，提出了不同的意见。
He dared to challenge authority and put forward different opinions.
formal
To have the courage to face and confront difficulties, obstacles, or authority figures.
年轻人应该敢于挑战自我，突破极限。
Young people should dare to challenge themselves and break their limits.
她敢于挑战传统观念，开创了新的研究方向。
She dared to challenge traditional ideas and pioneered a new research direction.
Often used in motivational or professional contexts to emphasize bravery and initiative.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Motivational Contexts
Use '敢于挑战' to emphasize courage and initiative in speeches, essays, or self-improvement discussions. It pairs well with abstract nouns like '困难' (difficulties), '传统' (traditions), or '极限' (limits).
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While '敢于挑战' is powerful, avoid using it for trivial situations. Reserve it for meaningful challenges or acts of bravery.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '敢于' (dare to) and '挑战' (challenge). '敢于' originates from '敢' (dare) + '于' (to), indicating willingness to act. '挑战' comes from '挑' (provoke) + '战' (war/battle), originally meaning to provoke a battle but now used metaphorically for facing difficulties.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both personal growth and professional contexts to encourage taking initiative. Often paired with verbs like '面对' (face), '突破' (break through), or '创新' (innovate).
Word Breakdown
敢于
dare to (indicating willingness to take action)
verb phrase挑战
challenge (to confront difficulties or authority)
verb汉英词典