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不敢
bùgǎn
Description
“不敢”的意思是不勇敢去做某件事，可能因为害怕、担心或者觉得不好意思。
"不敢" means not brave enough to do something, possibly due to fear, worry, or embarrassment.
我们常常说“不敢做”“不敢说”“不敢去”。
We often say "不敢做" (dare not do), "不敢说" (dare not say), "不敢去" (dare not go).
Meanings
不敢bùgǎn
dare not; not have the courage to
天太黑了，我不敢一个人出去。
It's too dark; I don't dare go out alone.
不敢bùgǎn
dare not (polite, showing modesty)
您太客气了，我不敢当。
You're too polite; I don't deserve it.
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Notes
- Etymology
不 (not) + 敢 (dare), literally 'not dare'.
- Nuance
often shows fear, hesitation, or polite modesty depending on context.
In videos
“说西安的不敢胡说”
“他不敢用他的钱买吃的东西。”
“因为有一些本地品牌我也不敢在他们店里面拍摄”
“现在连你的书房门口我都不敢跨进去”
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