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HSK
5

you flatter me

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

bu4gan3dang1 bùgǎndāng

Meaning


Primary

you flatter me

Alternatives

I'm flattered, I dare not accept

Mnemonic


When you say 不敢當 you flatter me you are saying you do 不 not 敢 dare to presume what you 當 work as is actually that impressive. In other words, you modestly rebuff the praise.

Usage


不敢當, 還 要 不斷 練習。

You flatter me, I still need constant practice (and improve).

先生 過獎 了, 實在 不敢當。

Sir your compliment is too much, you really flatter me.