shēn
shì
dǎn

idiom
common
literary

Meaning of 一身是胆

一身是胆 means to be extremely brave; to be full of courage; to be every inch a hero. Pronounced yī shēn shì dǎn.

  • to be extremely brave; to be full of courage; to be every inch a hero

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
wèi
jiāng
jūn
shēn
shì
dǎn
 
dān
qiāng
chōng
zhèn
 

This general was extremely brave, charging into enemy ranks single-handedly.

Bié
kàn
píng
shí
chén
guǎ
yán
 
guān
jiàn
shí
què
shēn
shì
dǎn
 

Don't be fooled by his usual quiet demeanor—he shows extraordinary courage at critical moments.

Zhào
Yún
zài
Cháng
Bǎn
jìn
chū
 
zhēn
suǒ
wèi
shēn
shì
dǎn
 

Zhao Yun charged in and out of Changban Slope seven times—truly the embodiment of bravery.