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    Expressing 'to dare to' with 勇于 (yǒngyú)

    Manner & Method
    Permission & Ability

    Structure

    勇于 + Verb

    Explanation

    勇于 (yǒngyú) means 'to dare to' or 'to have the courage to' and is used in formal contexts to praise bravery or willingness to take on challenges. It is placed directly before a verb. For example, 勇于挑战 means 'to dare to challenge' or 'to bravely take on a challenge.'

    Examples

    • 她勇于承认自己的错误，大家都很佩服她。

      tā yǒngyú chéngrèn zìjǐ de cuòwù, dàjiā dōu hěn pèifú tā.

      She has the courage to admit her mistakes, and everyone admires her for it.

    • 年轻人应该勇于尝试新事物。

      niánqīngrén yīnggāi yǒngyú chángshì xīn shìwù.

      Young people should have the courage to try new things.

    • 他勇于表达不同的意见，这一点很难得。

      tā yǒngyú biǎodá bùtóng de yìjiàn, zhè yīdiǎn hěn nándé.

      He has the courage to express different opinions, which is very rare.

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