胆怯

dǎn qiè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. timidity
2. timid
3. cowardly

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 勇敢 yǒng gǎn 勇敢 yǒng gǎn brave; courageous: brave; courageous

Related words

2 items

• 懦弱 nuò ruò 懦弱 nuò ruò cowardly 强调软弱: cowardly
• 胆量 dǎn liàng 胆量 dǎn liàng courage 名词，与胆怯相关: courage

Synonyms

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• 胆小 dǎn xiǎo 胆小 dǎn xiǎo cowardice 通用: cowardice

Usage notes

Common mistakes

不能混淆“怯”和“却”，后者读què，意思完全不同。

Formality

偏书面语，日常口语更常用“胆小”。

Example Sentences

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他因为 胆怯 而不敢说话。

He is too timid to speak.

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Child Words of 胆怯

• 胆 胆 dǎn: gall bladder
• 怯 怯 qiè: timid