HSK 3

能愿动词:敢

Modal verb: 敢 (to dare)

Explanation

敢 (gǎn) is a modal verb placed before the main verb to express courage or willingness to do something. The common structure is: 主语 + 敢 + 动词 (e.g. 我不敢做 - I don't dare do it). It is often used in questions to ask about courage (你敢...吗? - Do you dare...?) or in negative sentences to refuse or express worry (我不敢... - I don't dare...).

Examples

这儿有两米高,你敢跳下去吗?
zhèéryǒuliǎnggāogǎntiàoxiàma
我不敢在河里游泳。
gǎnzàiyóuyǒng

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The grammar point “能愿动词:敢” (Modal verb: 敢 (to dare)) is one of the key structures at HSK 3. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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