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敢当
gǎndāng
Description
"敢当"的意思是敢于承担责任，不害怕面对困难或后果。
"敢当" means to dare to take responsibility, not afraid to face difficulties or consequences.
这个词有点正式，常常用在"敢作敢当"这样的说法里。
This word is somewhat formal and often used in expressions like "敢作敢当".
Meanings
敢当gǎndāng
to dare to take responsibility; to face boldly
他敢作敢当，是个真正的男子汉。
He takes responsibility for his actions; he's a real man.
敢当gǎndāng
to dare to accept or bear (praise, a task)
这么大的荣誉，我可不敢当。
I don't dare to accept such a great honor.
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Notes
- Etymology
敢 (dare) + 当 (to bear/take on), literally "dare to bear."
- Nuance
不敢当 is a polite phrase used to modestly decline praise.
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