胆小
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Definitions
- cowardice
- timid
Example Sentences
她天生胆小怕事。
Tā tiānshēng dǎnxiǎo pàshì
She is naturally timid and fearful
Related Words
大勇若怯(dà yǒng ruò qiè)— a great hero may appear timid (idiom); the really brave person remains level-headed
→大勇若怯,大智若愚(dà yǒng ruò qiè , dà zhì ruò yú)— a great hero may appear timid, the wise may appear stupid (idiom); the general public may not recognize great talent
→小心谨慎(xiǎo xīn jǐn shèn)— cautious and timid (idiom); prudent
→小手小脚(xiǎo shǒu xiǎo jiǎo)— mean
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