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The character 胆 (traditional: 膽) is a phono-semantic compound. Its left radical 月 (flesh) indicates it relates to a body part. In the traditional form, 詹 provides the phonetic element, simplified to 旦 in the modern version. The primary meaning is the gallbladder, an organ attached to the liver. In traditional thought, this organ was seen as the seat of courage, leading to the character's abstract meanings of bravery and nerve.
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我胆子很大。
你有胆量吗？
胆囊在腹部右边。
她胆怯地小声说话。
胆大的人喜欢冒险。
胆识需要慢慢培养。
别做胆小鬼要勇敢。
尽管胆怯他还是完成了任务。