大胆 dàdǎn brazen
brazen; audacious; outrageous; bold; daring; fearless
How to remember 大胆: 大 big + 胆 gallbladder = brazen.
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How it is used
- "Bold / daring," describing a person, idea, or move: 大胆的想法 (dàdǎn de xiǎngfǎ) a bold idea; adverbially 大胆地说 speak up freely.
- Often positive (courageous initiative) but can tip into "reckless" depending on context.
- Contrast 勇敢 (yǒnggǎn), which is bravery facing danger or fear; 大胆 is more about audacity and nerve.
Example sentences
- 我对你的大胆感到很惊讶。 Wǒ duì nǐ de dàdǎn gǎndào hěn jīngyà.I am amazed at your audacity.