bạo gan
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Bold, daring, having great courage: Describes a person who is not afraid to take risks, face danger, or do something that others might find intimidating or frightening. It implies a strong, fearless heart and nerves. 2. Audacious, brazen: Can describe an action or attitude that is surprisingly bold, sometimes to the point of being cheeky or showing a lack of respect for conventions or authority.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy thật bạo gan khi một mình leo lên đỉnh núi. (He was truly bold/audacious to climb the mountain peak alone.)
- Cô ấy bạo gan đứng lên phản đối quyết định của sếp. (She was daring enough to stand up and oppose the boss's decision.)
- Tên trộm bạo gan đột nhập vào nhà giữa ban ngày. (The brazen thief broke into the house in broad daylight.)
Advanced Usage
- "Làm bạo gan" / "Lấy hết bạo gan": To muster up (one's) courage, to pluck up the courage.
- Tôi phải lấy hết bạo gan mới dám phát biểu. (I had to pluck up all my courage to dare to speak up.)
Variants and Related Words
- Can đảm (adj): Courageous, brave. (More general and positive than , which can imply a degree of recklessness.)
- Dũng cảm (adj): Valiant, heroic. (Often used for more noble or principled bravery.)
- Liều lĩnh (adj): Reckless, rash. (Has a more negative connotation of being foolishly daring.)
- Mặt dày (adj): Thick-skinned, brazen. (Specifically refers to shamelessness or lack of embarrassment.)
Synonyms
- Daring
- Fearless
- Bold
- Audacious
- Brazen
Related Phrases / Idioms
- "Bạo gan như cua gạch": (Idiom) As bold as a berried crab; used to describe someone who is extremely audacious or shameless.