COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 胆 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while 旦 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 胆 (dǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
gall bladder
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dǎn
胆
gall bladder
Common words
dà dǎn
大胆
brazen; audacious; outrageous; bold
dǎn xiǎo
胆小
cowardice; timid
dǎn liàng
胆量
courage; boldness; guts
dǎn qiè
胆怯
timidity; timid; cowardly
dǎn xiǎo guǐ
胆小鬼
coward
tí xīn diào dǎn
提心吊胆
(saying) to be very scared and on edge
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
胆
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胆
胆
胆
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 胆
Say “dǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 胆
Common words and phrases
dà dǎn
brazen; audacious; outrageous; bold
dǎn xiǎo
cowardice; timid
dǎn liàng
courage; boldness; guts
dǎn qiè
timidity; timid; cowardly
dǎn xiǎo guǐ
coward
tí xīn diào dǎn
(saying) to be very scared and on edge
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“胆”。
Zhège zì shì “dǎn”.
This character is “胆”.
我正在学习“胆”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “胆”.
请写一遍“胆”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dǎn”.
Please write “胆” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 胆?
胆 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 胆 (dǎn) mean?
胆 (dǎn) means gall bladder.
What is the radical of 胆?
The radical of 胆 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.