胆怯 (dǎn qiè) — timid, cowardly

Definizione

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

Esempi

  • 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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