胆怯
膽怯dǎn qiè
HSK 6
timid, cowardly
adjective
Example Sentences
他在公开场合总是显得胆怯。
tāzài gōngkāi chǎnghé zǒngshì xiǎnde dǎnqiè 。
He always appears timid in public situations.
这只狗对陌生人感到胆怯。
zhè zhī gǒu duì mòshēngrén gǎndào dǎnqiè 。
This dog feels timid in front of strangers.
即使他有很多知识，他还是对演讲感到胆怯。
jíshǐ tāyǒu hěnduō zhīshí ， tā háishì duì yǎnjiǎng gǎndào dǎnqiè 。
Even though he has a lot of knowledge, he still feels timid about giving speeches.
Individual Characters
Words with similar meanings
害羞hàixiū
shy
害羞 (hài xiū) specifically refers to a sense of shyness or social discomfort, while 胆怯 (dǎn qiè) has a broader connotation of timidity and cowardice.
畏缩wèisuō
cringing
畏缩 (wèi suō) implies a physical reaction to fear, emphasizing the act of withdrawing or flinching, which is a specific type of timidity compared to 胆怯 (dǎn qiè).
Words Starting With 胆
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