胆怯
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Definitions
- timid
- cowardly
Example Sentences
他性格胆怯,不敢说话。
Tā xìnggé dǎnqiè, bù gǎn shuōhuà
He is timid by nature and dares not speak
Related Words
怯(qiè)— timid
→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
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