dǎn​xū

to be afraid

dǎn​xū to be afraid

  1. dǎn nounadjective
    courage
    Bravery or guts; derived from the traditional Chinese belief that the gallbladder is the source of a person's courage.
  2. timid
    diffident; timid; lacking in confidence; nervous

dǎn​xū gallbladder deficiency

  1. gallbladder
    The gallbladder; a bitter organ located near the liver that aids in digestion; also referred to as 胆囊 dǎn​náng.
  2. adjective
    weak
    (of health) weak; deficient; in poor health; lacking in vital energy