What does 胆 mean in Chinese?

胆 (dǎn) means "gall bladder, courage" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 5.

How do you write 胆?

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What is the radical of 胆?

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How many strokes does 胆 have?

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What HSK level is 胆?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 胆 is a character to recognise at HSK 5 and to write by hand at HSK 5.

胆 (dǎn): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

胆

dǎn

gall bladder, courage

HSK 5 character

Quick Answer

胆 (dǎn) means "gall bladder, courage" with HSK 5 on the new exam.

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Pronunciation

dǎn

Meaning

Primary: gall bladder

Other meanings:

courage

Basic info

Pinyin	dǎn
Meanings	gall bladder, courage
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 5, write by hand at HSK 5
Frequency	#457 most common

Example sentences

他虽然看起来像个胆小鬼，但关键时刻很勇敢。
Tā suīrán kànqǐlái xiàng ge dǎnxiǎoguǐ, dàn guānjiàn shíkè hěn yǒnggǎn.
Although he looks like a coward, he's quite brave at critical moments.
From 胆小鬼 (HSK 7-9)
她天生胆小怕事。
Tā tiānshēng dǎnxiǎo pàshì.
She is naturally timid and fearful.
From 胆小 (HSK 5)
他性格胆怯，不敢说话。
Tā xìnggé dǎnqiè, bù gǎn shuōhuà.
He is timid by nature and dares not speak.
From 胆怯 (HSK 7-9)

Words containing 胆

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
胆小鬼	dǎnxiǎoguǐ	Coward	HSK 7-9
大胆	dǎdǎn	bold, daring	HSK 5
胆	dǎn	gall bladder, courage
胆怯	dǎnqiè	timid, cowardly	HSK 7-9
胆小	dǎnxiǎo	cowardly, timid	HSK 5
胆量	dǎnliàng	courage, audacity	HSK 7-9

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胆

dǎn