courage; nerve; bravery
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courage; guts; nerve
informalA colloquial term for one's daring, boldness, or audacity. Can be used both positively (bravery) and negatively (nerve/cheek). Often used with adjectives like 大 (big) or 小 (small).
Tā他
de的
dǎn胆
zi子
zhēn真
dà大
，
gǎn敢
yī一
gè个
rén人
zǒu走
yè夜
lù路
。
He's really brave, daring to walk alone at night.
Nǐ你
dǎn胆
zi子
bù不
xiǎo小
，
gǎn敢
gēn跟
wǒ我
dǐng顶
zuǐ嘴
。
You've got some nerve, talking back to me.
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Tā她
dǎn胆
zi子
xiǎo小
，
hěn很
pà怕
hēi黑
。
She is timid and very afraid of the dark.
Zhè这
cì次
jīng经
lì历
ràng让
tā他
de的
dǎn胆
zi子
biàn变
dà大
le了
。
This experience made him bolder.