gau3 daam2夠膽够胆
Jyutpinggau3 daam2
Yalegau dáam
Definition
To have the guts; to dare to; to be brave and not back down in the face of difficulty.
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How it's used
Often used in a challenging or provocative tone, especially when followed by 就 to create a dare. It carries a stronger sense of personal bravery or audacity than the standard 敢. While 敢 is neutral and can be used in formal writing, 夠膽 is strictly colloquial and implies a test of character or nerve.
Examples
If you have the guts, go challenge him alone.
He is so young but dares to ride the roller coaster, he is amazing.
Related words
Common phrases
to have the audacity to do something outrageous
if you dare to
Common mistake
Avoid using 夠膽 in formal or written contexts, as it sounds overly aggressive or informal. For formal situations, use 敢 instead.
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