胆小 (dǎn xiǎo) — timid, cowardly

Definizione

Everyday adjective meaning 'timid, cowardly.' 胆怯 is a more formal, written synonym — use 胆小 in daily speech.

adjective
timidcowardly

Esempi

  • 胆小
    Tā cóng xiǎo jiù hěn dǎn xiǎo, bù gǎn gēn mò shēng rén shuō huà.
    He has been timid since childhood and is afraid to talk to strangers.
  • 胆小
    Bié nà me dǎn xiǎo, yǒng gǎn yì diǎn!
    Don't be so timid, be brave!
  • 胆小
    Dì yī cì shàng tái biǎo yǎn wǒ hěn dǎn xiǎo, hòu lái jiù bú pà le.
    I was very timid when I performed on stage for the first time, but later I wasn't afraid.

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