胆小鬼

dǎn xiǎo guǐ

CL 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. coward

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 勇士 yǒng shì 勇士 yǒng shì a warrior: a warrior

Related words

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• 英雄 yīng xióng 英雄 yīng xióng hero: hero

Synonyms

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• 懦夫 nuò fū 懦夫 nuò fū coward 书面语；更正式: coward
• 怕死鬼 pà sǐ guǐ 怕死鬼 pà sǐ guǐ afraid to die (contemptuous term) 口语；含贬义: afraid to die (contemptuous term)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

不能说“他是胆小鬼”，而是用“他是个胆小鬼”，量词“个”不可省。

Formality

口语词，常用于调侃或责备，不太适合正式场合。

Example Sentences

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你真是个 胆小鬼 ！

You really are a coward!

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Child Words of 胆小鬼

• 鬼 鬼 guǐ: clever
• 小 小 xiǎo: small
• 胆 胆 dǎn: gall bladder
• 胆小 胆小 dǎn xiǎo: cowardice
• 小鬼 小鬼 xiǎo guǐ: little demon (term of endearment for a child)