Characters in This Word
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
→HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 7-9
- HSK 2.0
- HSK 6
- HSK Lord study list
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胆怯: HSK 6 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 7-9 exam
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