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timid

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

dan3xiao3 • dǎnxiǎo

Meaning


Primary

timid

Alternatives

cowardly, easily frightened

Mnemonic


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

Usage


他 很 膽小, 不敢 一 個 人 睡覺。

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

這 隻 貓 很 膽小。

This cat is very timid.

別 笑 她 膽小。

Don't laugh at her for being timid.

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