jat1 san1 si6 daam2一身是膽一身是胆
Jyutpingjat1 san1 si6 daam2
Yaleyāt sān sih dáam
Definition
Extremely brave; courageous and daring.
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How it's used
This idiom originates from the historical figure Zhao Yun, who was famously described as having courage in every part of his body. It is used to praise someone who displays exceptional bravery or audacity in the face of danger. While it sounds slightly literary, it is frequently used in casual conversation to describe someone who is daring or bold.
Examples
He is not afraid of so many difficulties, he is truly gallant.
Who dares to challenge him? He is a fearless person.
Related words
Common phrases
truly gallant
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
