sincere heart; courage
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
sincere heart; true loyalty
literaryA classical metaphor describing utmost sincerity and loyalty, often used in the set phrase "肝胆相照".
Tā他
men们
liǎ俩
shì是
gān肝
dǎn胆
xiāng相
zhào照
de的
péng朋
you友
。
They are friends who show utter sincerity to each other.
Yuàn愿
yǔ与
nǐ你
gān肝
dǎn胆
xiāng相
zhào照
，
gòng共
tóng同
jìn进
tuì退
。
I wish to show you my true heart and share weal and woe.
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Tā他
zhè这
fān番
huà话
zhēn真
shì是
pī披
gān肝
lì沥
dǎn胆
，
gǎn感
rén人
fèi肺
fǔ腑
。
His words were truly from the depths of his heart, deeply moving.
noun
courage; bravery; guts
literaryRefers to a person's heroic spirit, boldness, or audacity.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
dǎn胆
shí识
guò过
rén人
，
sù素
yǒu有
gān肝
dǎn胆
zhī之
chēng称
。
This general is exceptionally courageous and has long been known for his bravery.
Miàn面
duì对
qiáng强
dí敌
，
tā他
háo毫
wú无
jù惧
sè色
，
zhēn真
shì是
gān肝
dǎn胆
guò过
rén人
。
Facing a powerful enemy, he showed no fear at all, truly possessing extraordinary courage.
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Tā他
kōng空
yǒu有
yī一
shēn身
gān肝
dǎn胆
，
què却
wú无
chù处
shī施
zhǎn展
。
He is full of courage but has nowhere to apply it.