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
dǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.