Definition
胆怯 (dǎnqiè) is a more formal and literary word for 'timid, cowardly', often describing a momentary feeling of fear in a specific situation (e.g., stage fright). In contrast, 胆小 (dǎnxiǎo) is the everyday, colloquial term for a habitual personality trait of being timid or lacking courage.
adjective
timidcowardly
Examples
- 胆怯。Tā dì yī cì shàng tái yǎnjiǎng shí fēicháng dǎn qiè.He was very timid when giving his first speech on stage.
- 胆怯，。Yù dào kùnnán bú yào dǎn qiè, yào yǒnggǎn miànduì.Don't be cowardly when facing difficulties; face them bravely.
- 胆怯。Tā dǎn qiè de duǒ zài māma shēn hòu.She hid timidly behind her mother.
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