Word: 胆怯 (dǎnqiè) Traditional: 膽怯 胆怯 dictionary entry dǎnqiè timidity; timid; cowardly Full dictionary entry for 胆怯 Example sentences using 胆怯 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他一上台就变得很胆怯。 Tā yí shàngtái jiù biànde hěn dǎnqiè. As soon as he got on stage, he became very timid. 她第一次上台，有点胆怯。 Tā dìyīcì shàngtái, yǒudiǎn dǎnqiè. It was her first time on stage, and she felt a bit timid.