- 愧不敢当 kuìbùgǎndāng to not deserve such praiseI am ashamed and do not deserve such honor; a polite expression used when receiving a compliment or award, meaning "you flatter me too much"
- 敢做不敢当 gǎnzuòbùgǎndāng to lack the courage to face consequencesbold in action but afraid to take responsibility for one's own deeds
