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胆敢
dǎn gǎn
dare to
他胆敢在会上顶撞老板。
He dared to talk back to his boss in the meeting.
formal
to have the audacity to do something (often implying defiance or boldness)
胆敢违抗命令者，将受到严惩。
Those who dare to disobey orders will be severely punished.
你胆敢这样对我说话？
How dare you speak to me like that?
Often used in legal, authoritative, or confrontational contexts to express strong disapproval or warning.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
胆敢 is often used in formal or authoritative contexts (e.g., laws, warnings, or reprimands). Avoid using it casually in everyday conversation.
Gold Rule
Avoid Literal Translation
Do not translate 胆敢 as 'have the gallbladder to' or 'courage to dare.' The idiomatic meaning is 'dare to' with a tone of defiance or shock.
Word Origin
Composed of '胆' (dǎn, 'gallbladder' or 'courage') and '敢' (gǎn, 'to dare'). The combination emphasizes boldness or audacity, dating back to classical Chinese.
Usage Notes
胆敢 is stronger than 不敢 ('not dare') and implies a challenge to authority or expectations. It is often used in warnings, threats, or rhetorical questions.
Word Breakdown
胆
gallbladder; courage
root敢
to dare
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