daam2 sik1膽色胆色

Jyutpingdaam2 sik1

Yaledáam sīk

Definition

Courage, bravery, or guts.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the boldness or daring required to take risks or face challenges. Unlike general bravery, it often implies a sense of grit or nerve when stepping outside one's comfort zone. It is frequently used to praise someone for their initiative or willingness to defy convention.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢hou2好jau5有daam2膽sik1色，me1咩dou1都gam2敢si5試。

They have a lot of courage in their work and dare to try anything.

nei5你gau3夠m4唔gau3夠daam2膽sik1色jat1一go3個jan4人heoi3去leoi5旅hang4行aa4呀？

Do you have the courage to go traveling alone?

Common phrases

jau5有daam2膽sik1色

to have courage

gau3夠daam2膽sik1色

to be bold enough

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 膽量, which is a more neutral term for general bravery or capacity to handle fear. 膽色 carries a stronger connotation of having the 'guts' or 'spirit' to act decisively.