daam2膽胆
Jyutpingdaam2
Yaledáam
Definition
Gallbladder; courage or guts; or an inner container or bladder.
- gallbladder
- courage; guts; bravery
- technicalinner container; liner; bladder of a ball
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How it's used
Beyond the anatomical meaning, this word is frequently used metaphorically to describe courage or audacity. When referring to the inner container of an object, it implies a fragile or essential core that is protected by an outer shell. It is a common component in compound words describing personality traits related to fearlessness.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the metaphorical use of courage with the physical organ, as context is key. Learners often misuse it when trying to express fear, forgetting that having 膽 usually implies the presence of courage rather than the absence of it.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
