Chinese symbol for “boldness”
胆魄
dǎn pò
Traditional: 膽魄
boldness; daring
The closest CC-CEDICT match for boldness is 胆魄 (dǎn pò), defined as: boldness; daring.
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Characters and stroke order
Traditional forms
Other Chinese words for “boldness”
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 胆量 (膽量) | dǎn liàng | courage; boldness |
| 魄力 | pò lì | courage; daring |
| 气魄 (氣魄) | qì pò | spirit; boldness |
| 底气 (底氣) | dǐ qì | lung capacity; lung power; boldness; confidence; self-assurance; vigor |
Related words
Other words that share a character with 胆魄.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 大胆 (大膽) | dà dǎn | brazen; audacious |
| 胆子 (膽子) | dǎn zi | courage; nerve |
| 胆小 (膽小) | dǎn xiǎo | cowardice; timid |
| 胆敢 (膽敢) | dǎn gǎn | to dare (negative connotation); to have the audacity to (do sth) |
| 胆量 (膽量) | dǎn liàng | courage; boldness |
| 胆固醇 (膽固醇) | dǎn gù chún | cholesterol |
| 魄力 | pò lì | courage; daring |
| 气魄 (氣魄) | qì pò | spirit; boldness |
See also: Japanese symbol for “boldness”.
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