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胆怯

dǎn qiè

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • timidity
  • timid
  • cowardly

Definition

胆怯指胆小、缺乏勇气或自信，容易害怕或退缩。

Timid; cowardly; lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened or hesitant.

Usage

常用于形容人的性格或一时状态，表示面对困难、危险或新事物时表现出害怕、犹豫或退缩。

Often used to describe a person's character or temporary state, indicating fear, hesitation, or retreat when facing difficulties, dangers, or new things.

Examples

  • 1 他在众人面前发言时显得很胆怯。 (He appeared very timid when speaking in front of a crowd.)
  • 2 面对挑战，她从不胆怯。 (She is never timid when facing challenges.)
  • 3 这个孩子性格胆怯，不敢主动交朋友。 (This child has a timid personality and dare not take the initiative to make friends.)
  • 4 初次上台表演，他难免感到胆怯。 (Performing on stage for the first time, he couldn't help feeling timid.)
  • 5 胆怯并不能解决问题，勇敢面对才是关键。 (Timidity cannot solve problems; facing them bravely is the key.)

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