how dare I; I wouldn't dare
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
how dare I; I wouldn't dare
formalUsed as a polite formula to express modesty, humility, or deference; often in response to praise or a request. It can also be used as a rhetorical question to express strong disagreement or indignation.
Nín您
guò过
jiǎng奖
le了
，
wǒ我
qǐ岂
gǎn敢
dāng当
cǐ此
shū殊
róng荣
。
You flatter me too much; I wouldn't dare accept such an honor.
Qián前
bèi辈
zài在
cǐ此
，
wǎn晚
bèi辈
qǐ岂
gǎn敢
wàng妄
yán言
。
With my senior present, how dare I speak recklessly?
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Tā他
jìng竟
gǎn敢
rú如
cǐ此
wú无
lǐ礼
！
Wǒ我
qǐ岂
néng能
róng容
tā他
！
He dares to be so rude! How can I tolerate him!
Xiē些
xǔ许
xiǎo小
shì事
，
hé何
zú足
guà挂
chǐ齿
？
Qǐ岂
gǎn敢
，
qǐ岂
gǎn敢
。
It's just a trivial matter, hardly worth mentioning. I wouldn't dare take credit.