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勇气 (yǒngqì) — use 胆子 when emphasizing audacity or boldness in risk-taking, while 勇气 focuses more on bravery in facing fear.
Common mistakes include confusing 胆子 with similar words like 勇气 (yǒngqì), which also means courage but carries a more heroic connotation. Use 胆子 in informal contexts when talking about personal bravery or audacity, and be mindful of the tone; the third tone should be pronounced properly.
Although 胆子 is not an official HSK word, it is useful for HSK Level 3 learners who are expanding their vocabulary related to emotions and personality traits. Students should focus on using it in sentences to describe their own or others' courage.
Learners often mistakenly use 胆子 in overly formal contexts or confuse it with 勇气. For example, saying '我没有勇气' (I have no guts) instead of '我没有胆子' (I have no nerve) can change the nuance of the statement.
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How to say courage in Chinese
“courage” in Chinese is胆子
胆子 (dǎnzi) refers to a person's courage or nerve, often used to describe someone's willingness to take risks or face challenges. It can also imply a sense of boldness or audacity in various contexts, such as making a difficult decision or confronting fears.
When to use 胆子
Common mistakes include confusing 胆子 with similar words like 勇气 (yǒngqì), which also means courage but carries a more heroic connotation. Use 胆子 in informal contexts when talking about personal bravery or audacity, and be mindful of the tone; the third tone should be pronounced properly.
胆子 or something close to it
勇气 (yǒngqì) — use 胆子 when emphasizing audacity or boldness in risk-taking, while 勇气 focuses more on bravery in facing fear.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 胆子 in overly formal contexts or confuse it with 勇气. For example, saying '我没有勇气' (I have no guts) instead of '我没有胆子' (I have no nerve) can change the nuance of the statement.
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胆子 is generally used in informal contexts, often in conversations rather than formal writing.
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