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胆
dǎn
Description
"胆"是身体里的一个器官，在肝的旁边。
"胆" is an organ in the body, located next to the liver.
这个字也常常用来说一个人有没有勇气，比如"胆子大"就是很勇敢。
This character is also often used to describe whether a person has courage; for example, "胆子大" means very brave.
Meanings
胆dǎn
courage; guts; boldness
他真有胆，一个人去了那里。
He is really brave to go there alone.
胆dǎn
gallbladder (organ)
医生说他的胆有点问题。
The doctor said he has some gallbladder problems.
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Notes
- Nuance
alone 胆 is used mainly in fixed phrases like 有胆, 胆大; "courage" everyday is usually 胆子.
- Etymology
originally the gallbladder, which Chinese tradition linked to bravery, giving the "courage" sense.
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