壯起膽子 zhuàng qǐ dǎn zi

to proceed with sth even though scared

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
壯 zhuàng
strong; robust; to strengthen
起 qǐ HSK 1
to get up; to rise; to start
膽 dǎn
courage; guts; gall bladder
子 zi HSK 1
(noun suffix); son; child