- 胆小鬼 dǎnxiǎoguǐ cowardA person who lacks courage; someone who is easily scared.
- 胆小怕事 dǎnxiǎopàshì timid and overcautioustimid and overcautious; afraid to get into trouble or take responsibility
- 胆小如鼠 dǎnxiǎorúshǔ cowardly(idiom) as timid as a mouse; chicken-hearted; gutless
- 撑死胆大的，饿死胆小的 chēngsǐdǎndàde'èsǐdǎnxiǎode the bold feast while the timid starveThe brave take risks and reap rewards, while the cautious fail because they are afraid to act.
