The Modal Verb 敢
Learn The Modal Verb 敢 with practical HSK 4 examples, focus vocabulary, common pitfalls, and targeted cloze practice.
Pattern
敢 + verb
Use this HSK 4 pattern to make sentence structure, scope, or emphasis explicit instead of relying on word-for-word English order.
我不敢一个人去。
When to use The Modal Verb 敢
Read 敢 + verb as a sentence tool, not just as vocabulary. First locate the main action or claim, then ask what 敢 adds to it.
这个句子里的敢让意思更清楚。
The 敢 in this sentence makes the meaning clearer.
如果不用敢，句子的重点会不一样。
Without 敢, the sentence focus would be different.
他说得很自然，因为他知道敢的位置。
He spoke naturally because he knew where 敢 belongs.
Common traps
- Do not translate 敢 + verb mechanically from English; check the Chinese word order first.
- Keep 敢 close to the part of the sentence it controls.
- Do not overuse the pattern in every sentence; use it when it adds a clear role.
Vocabulario de apoyo
Targeted drill
Practice this exact pattern before moving on.
Nice grammar rep
Create a free account to save grammar cards, keep future reviews due, and practice this pattern in your study queue.