dàn
惮
fear; dread
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to fear; to dread; to be apprehensive of
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts. It often implies a deep-seated fear or respect that restrains one's actions.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
gāng刚
zhèng正
bù不
ā阿
，
cóng从
bù不
wéi为
qiáng强
quán权
suǒ所
dàn惮
。
He is an upright person and has never been intimidated by authority.
Jiāng将
jūn军
xiāo骁
yǒng勇
shàn善
zhàn战
，
dí敌
jūn军
wén闻
zhī之
wú无
bù不
dàn惮
jù惧
。
The general was brave and skilled in battle, and the enemy troops were all filled with dread upon hearing his name.
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Tā她
dàn惮
yú于
zài在
gōng公
kāi开
chǎng场
hé合
fā发
biǎo表
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
。
She dreads giving speeches in public.
Gǔ古
rén人
yún云
：
“
Xiǎo小
rén人
wú无
jì忌
dàn惮
，
ér而
jūn君
zǐ子
cháng常
huái怀
jìng敬
wèi畏
。
”
As the ancients said, 'A petty person is without fear or scruple, while a noble person always holds reverence and awe.'
Tā他
suī虽
yán严
lì厉
，
què却
lìng令
rén人
jìng敬
ér而
fēi非
dàn惮
。
Although he is strict, he commands respect rather than fear.