壮胆

壯膽

zhuàngdǎn

verb HSK 7-9 #27,916

Meanings

1 to bolster one's courage
2 to embolden

Characters

gallbladder; courage

Examples

他喝了一杯酒给自己壮胆。

Tā hē le yī bēi jiǔ gěi zìjǐ zhuàngdǎn.

He drank a glass of wine to bolster his courage.

有朋友陪着，也能给我壮壮胆。

Yǒu péngyou péi zhe, yě néng gěi wǒ zhuàng zhuàngdǎn.

Having a friend with me can also give me some courage.

Tips

memory

壮 (strong) + 胆 (gallbladder/courage) — in Chinese, the gallbladder is the seat of courage. Making your gallbladder strong = becoming brave.

Stroke Order

壮 zhuàng

胆 dǎn