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timid

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

dan3xiao3 • dǎnxiǎo

Meaning


Primary

timid

Alternatives

cowardly, easily frightened

Mnemonic


胆小 Timid describes someone with a 小 small 胆 gall bladder, causing them to lack boldness.

Usage


他 很 胆小, 不敢 一 个 人 睡觉。

He is very timid and doesn't dare sleep alone.

这 只 猫 很 胆小。

This cat is very timid.

别 笑 她 胆小。

Don't laugh at her for being timid.

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