Chinese Character: 胆 (Dǎn - Gallbladder; Courage)
1. Character Basics
Radical: 月 (Moon radical, related to body organs)
Stroke Count: 9 (Number of strokes: 9)
Structure Analysis: 形声字，从月（与身体器官相关），詹声（zhān，表音）。本义指胆囊（如“胆囊”），引申为胆量、勇气（如“胆量”）。(A phonetic-semantic character, combining "月" (body organ radical) and "詹" (phonetic component). Originally refers to "gallbladder" (e.g., "胆囊" - gallbladder), extended to "courage" (e.g., "胆量" - courage).)
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Dǎn (Third tone)
3. Meaning
"胆" mainly means:
1. Noun: Gallbladder (the organ that stores bile);
2. Noun: Courage or boldness (metaphorically). “胆”主要表示：
1. 名词：胆囊（储存胆汁的器官）；
2. 名词：胆量、勇气（引申义）。)
4. Common Words
- 胆量 (dǎn liàng) Courage
- 胆小 (dǎn xiǎo) Timid
- 胆囊 (dǎn náng) Gallbladder
- 大胆 (dà dǎn) Bold
5. Grammar & Usage
"胆" is a noun, often collocating with "量" (capacity), "小" (small), or "囊" (sac) (e.g., "胆量" - courage). Modified by adjectives (e.g., "大的胆量" - great courage) or used in idioms (e.g., "胆小如鼠" - as timid as a mouse). “胆”多作名词，常与“量”“小”“囊”等字搭配（如“胆量”“胆小”），可受形容词修饰（如“大的胆量”），也用于成语（如“胆小如鼠”）。)
6. Cultural Background
In traditional Chinese medicine, the gallbladder is considered one of the "six hollow organs" and linked to decision-making. Idioms like "胆大心细" (bold but careful) highlight courage; "胆小如鼠" (timid as a mouse) describes fearfulness. 中医理论中，胆为六腑之一，与决断能力相关；成语“胆大心细”强调勇气与谨慎结合；“胆小如鼠”形容怯懦。)
7. Example Sentence
His courage helped him overcome the difficulty. 他的胆量帮助他克服了困难。
She is too timid to speak in public. 她胆小得不敢在公共场合说话。
8. Memory Tips
Associate "胆" with its radical "月" (related to body organs) and the pronunciation "dǎn". Imagine the gallbladder's location or connect "胆量" with courage to remember its meaning. 联想“胆”的部首“月”（与身体器官相关）和发音“dǎn”，通过胆囊的位置或“胆量”与勇气的联系强化记忆。)