壮起胆子 zhuàng qǐ dǎn zi

DEFINITIONS

  1. to proceed with sth even though scared
  2. to put on a brave face

CHARACTERS

壮 zhuàng
HSK 6
big, large; robust; name of tribe
起 qǐ
HSK 1
rise, stand up; go up; begin
胆 dǎn
HSK 5
gall bladder; bravery, courage
子 zi
HSK 1
offspring, child; fruit, seed of; 1st terrestrial branch