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不敢当

bù gǎn dāng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • lit. I dare not (accept the honor); fig. I don't deserve your praise
  • you flatter me

Definition

谦辞，表示承受不起对方的夸奖或推荐。

A modest expression used to decline praise or recommendation, meaning 'I don't deserve it.'

Usage

用于回应别人的赞美、推荐或恭维，表示谦虚。

Used to respond to compliments, recommendations, or flattery, expressing humility.

Examples

  • 1 您太客气了，我不敢当。 (You are too kind, I don't deserve it.)
  • 2 您说我是专家，真是让我不敢当。 (You call me an expert, I really don't deserve it.)
  • 3 这样的赞誉，我不敢当。 (Such praise, I don't deserve it.)
  • 4 您请我担任这个职务，我实在不敢当。 (You invite me to take this position, I really don't deserve it.)
  • 5 您过奖了，我不敢当。 (You flatter me, I don't deserve it.)

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