敢怒而不敢言

gǎn nù ér bù gǎn yán

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Definitions

1. angry, but not daring to speak out (idiom); obliged to remain silent about one's resentment
2. unable to voice objections

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Child Words of 敢怒而不敢言

• 不 不 bù: no; not so
• 敢 敢 gǎn: to dare
• 而 而 ér: and
• 怒 怒 nù: anger
• 言 言 yán: words