dong1 jan4 bat1 joeng6當仁不讓当仁不让

Jyutpingdong1 jan4 bat1 joeng6

Yaledōng yàhn bāt yeuhng

語句

Definition

To take the initiative and not shrink from responsibility for a task one ought to do.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong sense of moral obligation and proactive leadership. It is often used in professional or formal settings where someone needs to volunteer for a difficult task that others might avoid. Unlike simply saying you will do something, it implies that taking the initiative is the right and virtuous thing to do.

Examples

le1呢daan1單je5嘢gam3咁zung6重jiu3要，ngo5我dong1當jan4仁bat1不joeng6讓laa1啦。

This matter is so important, I will take the lead on it.

min6面deoi3對ni1呢go3個tiu1挑zin3戰，nei5你hai6係mai6咪dong1當jan4仁bat1不joeng6讓aa4呀？

Are you going to step up and take responsibility for this challenge?

Common phrases

dong1當jan4仁bat1不joeng6讓ge3嘅zing1精san4神

the spirit of taking initiative for a good cause

Common mistake

Learners often use this to mean simply volunteering for any task, but it is specifically reserved for honorable or significant responsibilities. Using it for trivial chores or minor errands sounds overly dramatic and unnatural.