courage; bravery; nerve
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courage; bravery; guts; nerve
Refers to one's inner fortitude and willingness to face fear or danger. Often used in both formal and literary contexts.
Zhè这
wèi位
zhàn战
shì士
dǎn胆
qì气
guò过
rén人
，
chōng冲
fēng锋
zài在
qián前
。
This soldier is exceptionally courageous, charging at the front.
Méi没
yǒu有
guò过
rén人
de的
dǎn胆
qì气
，
zuò做
bù不
liǎo了
tàn探
xiǎn险
jiā家
。
You can't be an explorer without extraordinary courage.
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Guān关
jiàn键
shí时
kè刻
，
tā他
de的
dǎn胆
qì气
zhī支
chēng撑
tā他
zuò做
chū出
le了
jué决
dìng定
。
At the critical moment, his nerve supported him in making the decision.