胆
gallbladder; courage; inner container
Meanings
4 senses · 11 examplesnoun
gallbladder; common term for gallbladder
Refers to the small organ under the liver that stores bile.
The doctor removed his diseased gallbladder.
Traditional Chinese medicine holds that the gallbladder governs decision-making.
noun
courage; boldness; nerve
Often used with measure word 个; can be used in colloquial reduplicated form 壮壮胆儿 to mean to boost one's courage.
He is brave enough to walk alone at night.
We must summon our courage in the face of challenges.
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He is as timid as a mouse, even afraid of cockroaches.
The teacher's encouragement gave me a boost of courage.
People who lack courage are not suitable for this job.
noun
inner container; inner bladder of an appliance
Used for mechanical or household appliances, often paired with specific nouns like 球 or 暖水瓶.
The inner tube of this football is broken, so we can't inflate it.
The inner container of the thermos needs to be replaced regularly.
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The inner battery of this flashlight is installed backwards.
noun
surname Dan
A rare Chinese family name.
This doctor's surname is Dan, his full name is Dan Jianguo.