English–Chinese
“timid” in Chinese
How to say “timid” in Chinese
“Timid” in Chinese is 胆小 (dǎn xiǎo).
Fear takes the lead, so a person hesitates or retreats instead of facing a risk, a new situation, or a difficult task.
Example sentences with 胆小
遇到新问题时，她往往显得胆小，不敢先开口提建议。yù dào xīn wèn tí shí tā wáng wǎng xiǎn de dán xiǎo bù gǎn xiān kāi kǒu tí jiàn yì
When she encounters a new problem, she often appears timid and does not dare to be the first to offer suggestions.
Tips for using 胆小
- In everyday conversation, the label can sound blunt because it judges a person's courage; describing the particular situation instead sounds less personal.
Other Chinese words for “timid”
不要胆怯，你可以做到的。bú yào dǎn qiè nǐ ké yǐ zuò dào de
Don't be timid; you can do it.