不敢当 bùgǎndāng literally I dare not (accept the honor)
literally I dare not (accept the honor); figuratively I don't deserve your praise; you flatter me
How to remember 不敢当: 不 not + 敢 dare + 当 act as = literally I dare not (accept the honor).
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How it is used
- Polite formula deflecting praise: 'you flatter me, I don't deserve it' - 您过奖了，不敢当 (nín guòjiǎng le, bùgǎndāng) you're too kind, I don't deserve it.
- A set social response to a compliment.
Example sentences
- 不敢当。 Bùgǎndāng.I don't deserve it.