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.

adj

1. Audacious