胆怯 (dǎn qiè) — timid, cowardly
Definition
胆怯 (dǎnqiè) means 'timid / cowardly' — emphasizes fear and backing away in the moment, stronger than the everyday 胆小. 腼腆 is about social shyness, not fear.
adjective
timidcowardly
Examples
- 胆怯。Tā dì yī cì shàng tái yǎn jiǎng shí fēi cháng dǎn qiè.He was very timid when giving his first speech on stage.
- 胆怯，。Yù dào kùn nan bú yào dǎn qiè, yào yǒng gǎn miàn duì.Don't be cowardly when facing difficulties; face them bravely.
- 胆怯。Tā dǎn qiè dì duǒ zài mā ma shēn hòu.She hid timidly behind her mother.
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