胆 (dǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 胆 (dǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 胆 (dǎn) means "Gallbladder / Courage". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 9 strokes and the radical ⺼.

Q: How do you write 胆 stroke by stroke?

胆 has 9 strokes. The radical is ⺼. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 胆 and 肝?

胆 (dǎn) and 肝 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 胆?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical ⺼. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 胆?

Common words containing 胆 include: 胆子 (dǎn zi) — Courage / Guts; 胆小 (dǎn xiǎo) — Timid / Cowardly; 大胆 (dà dǎn) — Bold.

How to Write 胆

The character 胆 (dǎn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺼ is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

胆 is pronounced dǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Gallbladder / Courage.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 胆 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 胆

胆子 dǎn zi

Courage / Guts

胆小 dǎn xiǎo

Timid / Cowardly

大胆 dà dǎn

Bold

Example Sentences

他的胆子很大。

tā de dǎn zi hěn dà

He is very brave.

那个孩子很胆小。

nà ge hái zi hěn dǎn xiǎo

That child is very timid.

这是一个大胆的想法。

zhè shì yí gè dà dǎn de xiǎng fǎ

This is a bold idea.

Similar Characters

肝 gān

肠 cháng

股 gǔ

Practice Writing 胆 (dǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 胆

What does 胆 (dǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 胆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 胆 and 肝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 胆?

What common words use 胆?

How to Write 胆 (dǎn)