敢作敢为

敢作敢為

gǎnzuògǎnwéi

idiom #56,991

Meanings

1 bold in action
2 willing to do what must be done
3 fearless

Characters

Examples

他是个敢作敢为的年轻人。

Tā shì ge gǎn zuò gǎn wéi de niánqīng rén.

He's a bold young man who dares to act.

做事要敢作敢为，也要敢于承担责任。

Zuòshì yào gǎn zuò gǎn wéi, yě yào gǎn yú chéngdān zérèn.

You should dare to act, and also dare to take responsibility.

她敢作敢为，从不怕困难。

Tā gǎn zuò gǎn wéi, cóng bù pà kùnnán.

She's fearless in action and never afraid of difficulty.

Tips

usage

Usually positive — praises boldness with backbone. Often paired with 敢于担当 (dare to take responsibility). Slightly different from reckless: this idiom implies willingness, not impulsiveness.

history

Attested in Qing-dynasty historical fiction 《隋唐演义》 chapter 69. Describes the bold personality of heroes who don't shrink from difficult action.

Stroke Order

敢 gǎn

作 zuò

为 wèi