[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Society-and-Culture \ #Character-Traits # 敢 gǎn to dare; have confidence ## Components [[耳 ěr]] [[耳 (ěr)]] [[攵 (pū)]] ## Meaning Today, the character "敢" still carries the meaning of courage and boldness. It is used to describe someone who dares to do something, often in the face of fear or opposition. It implies the willingness to take risks and face challenges without hesitation. ## History The character "敢" is a compound ideogram. The upper part of the character, "争," suggests two hands struggling for something, indicating the idea of daring to strive. The lower part, "甘," provides the sound of the character and further emphasizes the idea of daring to strive. Therefore, the original meaning of "敢" is to have the courage and boldness to do something. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ![[敢oracular 1.svg]] ### Bronze Script ![[敢bronze 1.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[敢seal.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[敢cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[敢reg.svg]]