Definitions
- 1. cowardice
- 2. timid
Word relationships
Antonyms
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Collocations
Often used with 怕 (to fear), e.g., 他胆小怕事 (He is timid and afraid of trouble).
Common mistakes
Don't confuse with 小心 (careful). 胆小 means lacking courage, while 小心 means being cautious.
Example Sentences
2 shown他太 胆小 了，不敢一个人睡觉。
He is too timid to sleep alone.
她 胆小 。
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