敢

• 拼音: gǎn
• 汉字拆解: 敢 = left component resembles a person facing threat + 攵 (action), meaning to dare

含义

To dare; to have the courage to. Being bold enough to do something.

Can express courage, boldness, or be used in questions/negations to challenge or express surprise. Common phrases include 不敢 (dare not), 敢不敢 (do you dare?), and 勇敢 (brave). Often used rhetorically.

例句

1. 你敢不敢一个人走夜路？
2. 他不敢跟老板提出自己的意见。
3. 我小时候不敢一个人睡觉。

用法指南

语境: everyday, conversation, challenge

语气: bold

正确说法

• 你敢试试吗？(Do you dare to try?)
• 她很勇敢，什么都敢做。(She is very brave and dares to do anything.)

错误说法

• 我敢喜欢他 (Don't use 敢 for having feelings — 敢 implies overcoming fear to take action, not emotions themselves; say 我敢跟他表白 for confessing feelings)

起源与历史

Originally depicted a person confronting a wild boar or bear, representing the courage to face danger.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal