Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Bold, confident, not timid: Describes a person who is not shy, hesitant, or fearful, especially in social interactions or when facing new or challenging situations. It implies courage in expression or action.
   • Daring, audacious: Can describe an action or behavior that shows a willingness to take risks or do something unconventional.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy rất bạo dạn khi phát biểu trước đám đông. (She is very bold when speaking in front of a crowd.)
  • Đứa trẻ này bạo dạn hơn hẳn so với anh trai nó. (This child is much more confident than his older brother.)
  • Anh ấy đã có một quyết định bạo dạn trong kinh doanh. (He made a daring decision in business.)

Advanced Usage

• "bạo dạn lên": An encouraging phrase meaning "be bold!" or "have courage!".
  • Đừng sợ, bạo dạn lên! (Don't be afraid, be bold!)
• "tính bạo dạn": Refers to the characteristic or quality of being bold.
  • Công ty cần những nhân viên có tính bạo dạn và sáng tạo. (The company needs employees with boldness and creativity.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bạo (adj): Often a root meaning bold, daring, or fierce (e.g., - tyrant, - violent/forceful action). Note: alone can have negative connotations (violent, tyrannical), while is generally positive.
• Dạn (adj): Experienced, accustomed, familiar (e.g., - thick-skinned/brazen, - seasoned). Combined with , it emphasizes confident familiarity.
• Tự tin (adj): Confident, self-assured. A close synonym, though focuses more on self-belief, while emphasizes overcoming shyness or fear.
• Mạnh dạn (adj): Bold, assertive. A very close synonym, often interchangeable with .

Synonyms

• Mạnh dạn: Bold, assertive.
• Tự tin: Confident.
• Can đảm: Courageous, brave (often in the face of danger).
• Dám nghĩ dám làm: Daring to think and daring to do.

Antonyms

• Nhút nhát: Timid, shy.
• Rụt rè: Hesitant, bashful.
• E dè: Cautious, apprehensive.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• "Ăn nói bạo dạn": To speak boldly or confidently.
  • Cô ấy ăn nói bạo dạn, thuyết phục được mọi người. (She speaks boldly, convincing everyone.)
• "Hành động bạo dạn": To take bold/daring action.
  • Sự thành công đôi khi đòi hỏi những hành động bạo dạn. (Success sometimes requires bold actions.)

adj

1. Bold
   • ăn nói bạo dạn
     to behave boldly in speech