not dare ⇒ 她不敢说实话。 Tā bùgǎn shuō shíhuà. → She doesn't dare tell the truth.

brave

dare ⇒ 我岂敢不承担责任？ Wǒ qǐgǎn bù chéngdān zérèn? → Do I dare shirk the responsibility?

dare to ⇒ 他敢于批评他的老板。 Tā gǎnyú pīpíng tā de lǎobǎn. → He dared to criticize his boss.

resolute and daring

dare

be ready to stand up and be counted