敢于 gǎnyú to have the courage to do something
to have the courage to do something; to dare to; bold in
How to remember 敢于: 敢 dare + 于 at = to have the courage to do something.
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How it is used
- To dare to / have the courage to - 敢于面对 (gǎnyú miànduì) dare to face; 敢于创新 bold enough to innovate.
- Formal/written, followed directly by a verb, praising boldness. Distinguish from plain 敢 (gǎn, to dare, everyday: 我不敢 I don't dare) - 敢于 is the admiring, essayistic register.
- 于 here links the verb; often 敢于...勇于... in inspirational prose.