gam2 dong1敢當敢当

Jyutpinggam2 dong1

Yalegám dōng

Definition

To dare to accept or bear responsibility.

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How it's used

Often used in the phrase 敢作敢當, this term emphasizes the moral courage to face the consequences of one's actions. It carries a sense of integrity and is frequently used to challenge someone to stop making excuses. It is rarely used in casual, lighthearted contexts because it implies a serious situation involving accountability.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事hai6係ngo5我zou6做co3錯，ngo5我gam2敢dong1當。

I made a mistake in this matter, and I accept responsibility for it.

nei5你zou6做co3錯zo2咗je5嘢，nei5你gam2敢m4唔gam2敢dong1當aa4呀？

You did something wrong, do you dare to take responsibility for it?

Common phrases

gam2敢zok3作gam2敢dong1當

to have the courage to act and the courage to take responsibility

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with simply saying sorry. While sorry expresses regret, 敢當 specifically highlights the willingness to face the fallout or punishment, making it a much stronger and more formal declaration of character.