不敢苟同 I don't dare to agree
Explanation
不敢苟同，指不敢随便地同意。表示对某事物或某人的观点持有谨慎态度，有所保留。
It means that one doesn't dare to casually agree, showing a cautious and reserved attitude toward something or someone's opinion.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，一位年轻的官员李明，才华横溢，却因性格耿直，常常在朝堂上对皇帝的决策提出质疑。一次，皇帝下令建造一座规模宏大的宫殿，耗费巨大的人力物力，大臣们纷纷赞扬皇帝的英明，只有李明站出来，语气谨慎地说：“陛下，臣不敢苟同，此事恐有弊端。”皇帝大怒，喝斥李明，但李明却坚持己见，并分析了工程的风险和隐患，最终让皇帝改变了主意，避免了一场巨大的损失。虽然李明因此受到了惩罚，但他那种敢于坚持真理，不盲目附和的精神，却让后世敬佩不已。
In the Tang Dynasty, there was a young and talented official named Li Ming, known for his outspoken nature. He often questioned the emperor's decisions in court. Once, the emperor ordered the construction of a massive palace, requiring immense resources. While other ministers praised the emperor's wisdom, Li Ming cautiously stated, "Your Majesty, I dare not concur; this matter may have drawbacks." The emperor was furious, but Li Ming persisted, analyzing the project's potential risks and ultimately persuading the emperor to reconsider, avoiding substantial losses. Though punished for his dissent, Li Ming's courage in upholding truth and refusing blind conformity earned him lasting respect.
Usage
用于表达对某观点的谨慎态度，或表示不同意，但语气较为委婉。
Used to express a cautious attitude towards a certain viewpoint, or to express disagreement, but in a more tactful way.
Examples
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对于小明的观点，我不敢苟同。
duiyuxiaomingdeguandianyinwobugan gutong
I don't entirely agree with Xiaoming's point of view.
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会议上，他的一些观点我不敢苟同。
huiyishangtadexieguandianyinwobugan gutong
I cannot fully agree with some of his opinions at the meeting