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敢 (dare) vs 敢于 (dare to) — use 敢于 when emphasizing the act of daring to do something, while 敢 is more about the concept of daring itself.
Be careful not to confuse 敢于 with similar expressions like '敢' (dare) alone, as 敢于 emphasizes the willingness to act. It is more formal and often used in written contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 敢于冒险 (dare to take risks) and 敢于表达 (dare to express).
While 敢于 is not assigned a specific HSK level, it connects well with HSK vocabulary that expresses personal qualities like courage (勇气, yǒngqì) and determination (决心, juéxīn). Focus on understanding phrases that embody bravery and risk-taking behaviors as you progress.
Learners often mistakenly use 敢于 with a negative context, such as saying '他敢于失败' (He dares to fail), which sounds awkward. A better phrase would be '他敢于面对失败' (He dares to face failure).
Pronunciation of 敢于
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How to say to have the courage to do sth in Chinese
“to have the courage to do sth” in Chinese is敢于
The phrase 敢于 (gǎn yú) means 'to have the courage to do something' or 'to dare to.' It is often used in contexts where someone takes a bold step or acts bravely in challenging situations, emphasizing the element of courage behind the action.
When to use 敢于
Be careful not to confuse 敢于 with similar expressions like '敢' (dare) alone, as 敢于 emphasizes the willingness to act. It is more formal and often used in written contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 敢于冒险 (dare to take risks) and 敢于表达 (dare to express).
敢于 or something close to it
敢 (dare) vs 敢于 (dare to) — use 敢于 when emphasizing the act of daring to do something, while 敢 is more about the concept of daring itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 敢于 with a negative context, such as saying '他敢于失败' (He dares to fail), which sounds awkward. A better phrase would be '他敢于面对失败' (He dares to face failure).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 敢于
Yes, but it is more commonly used in formal contexts or writing. In casual conversation, you might prefer simpler expressions.
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