胆
小
鬼

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The word 胆小鬼 is formed by combining 胆, meaning gallbladder and symbolizing courage, 小, meaning small, and 鬼, meaning ghost and used pejoratively; the literal meaning "small gallbladder ghost" metaphorically denotes a coward, as a small gallbladder implies timidity, and 鬼 adds a derogatory nuance.

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他是个胆小鬼。

Tā shì gè dǎnxiǎoguǐ.

He is a coward.

胆小鬼不敢独自睡觉。

Dǎnxiǎoguǐ bù gǎn dúzì shuìjiào.

The coward does not dare to sleep alone.

因为他是胆小鬼，所以总是逃避困难。

Yīnwèi tā shì dǎnxiǎoguǐ, suǒyǐ zǒng shì táobì kùnnán.

Because he is a coward, he always avoids difficulties.

与其做个胆小鬼，不如勇敢面对挑战。

Yǔqí zuò gè dǎnxiǎoguǐ, bùrú yǒnggǎn miànduì tiǎozhàn.

Rather than being a coward, it is better to bravely face challenges.

那个自称是英雄的人，实际上是个连黑暗都害怕的胆小鬼。

Nàgè zìchēng shì yīngxióng de rén, shíjì shàng shì gè lián hēi'àn dōu hàipà de dǎnxiǎoguǐ.

The person who claims to be a hero is actually a coward who is even afraid of the dark.

Word Definition - 胆小鬼

dǎn xiǎo guǐ coward

Individual Character Details

胆 dǎn
小 xiǎo
鬼 guǐ