to have the impertinence; to have the cheek to

jìng gǎn

j+ìng·4th toneg+ǎn·3rd tone

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How dare you speak like that to me?

你竟敢这样和我说话？

She had the nerve to speak out.

她竟敢说出来。

How dare you speak like that to your elders and betters!

你竟敢这样对长辈说话？！