HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
胆 — gallbladder
- Reading
- dǎn
- Meaning
- gallbladder; courage; guts
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
胆 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is dǎn and it means gallbladder; courage; guts. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
胆 appears in everyday chinese words such as 大胆 (bold, audacious), 胆小 (timid, cowardly) and 胆怯 (timid, cowardly).
Chinese words containing 胆
Frequently asked questions
What does 胆 mean in Chinese?
胆 means gallbladder; courage; guts in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 胆 read?
胆 is read dǎn. Reading it inside real words — 大胆 and 胆小 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 胆 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 胆 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 胆 in a word?
A common word containing 胆 is 大胆 (dà dǎn) — "bold, audacious". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 胆 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 胆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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