敢于 敢於 gǎn yú v. to have the courage to do sth / to dare to / bold in syn 理直气壮 理直氣壯 lǐ zhí qì zhuàng in the right and self-confident (idiom) / bold and confident with justice on one's side / to have the courage of one's convictions / just and forceful syn 写意 寫意 xiě yì to suggest (rather than depict in detail) / freehand style of Chinese painting, characterized by bold strokes rather than accurate details syn 童趣 tóng qù qualities that delight children (e.g. bold colors in a picture, anthropomorphized characters in a TV show, the physical challenge of playground equipment) syn 奔放 bēn fàng bold and unrestrained / untrammeled syn 硬着头皮 硬著頭皮 yìng zhe tóu pí to brace oneself to do sth / to put a bold face on it / to summon up courage / to force oneself to syn 勇猛 yǒng měng bold and powerful / brave and fierce syn 威猛 wēi měng bold and powerful syn 天马行空 天馬行空 tiān mǎ xíng kōng like a heavenly steed, soaring across the skies (idiom) / (of writing, calligraphy etc) bold and imaginative / unconstrained in style syn 豪放 háo fàng bold and unconstrained / powerful and free syn 泼辣 潑辣 pō la shrewish / pungent / forceful / bold and vigorous syn 斗胆 斗膽 dǒu dǎn (courteous) to be so bold as to syn 大刀阔斧 大刀闊斧 dà dāo kuò fǔ bold and decisive syn 龙飞凤舞 龍飛鳳舞 lóng fēi fèng wǔ flamboyant or bold cursive calligraphy (idiom) syn 豪言壮语 豪言壯語 háo yán zhuàng yǔ bold, visionary words syn 加粗 jiā cū to make text bold 单杠 單槓 dān gàng bar / bold line / horizontal bar (gymnastics event) 黑体字 黑體字 hēi tǐ zì bold characters / bold font 新官上任三把火 xīn guān shàng rèn sān bǎ huǒ (of a newly appointed official) to make bold changes on assuming office (idiom) 独胆英雄 獨膽英雄 dú dǎn yīng xióng bold and courageous hero (idiom) 绿林豪客 綠林豪客 lǜ lín háo kè bold hero of Greenwood (refers to popular hero in Robin Hood style) 鸾飘凤泊 鸞飄鳳泊 luán piāo fèng bó lit. firebird soars, phoenix alights (idiom) / fig. bold, graceful calligraphy / married couple separated from each other / talented person not given the opportunity to fulfill his potential syn 有勇无谋 有勇無謀 yǒu yǒng wú móu bold but not very astute (idiom) 正体 正體 zhèng tǐ standard form (of a Chinese character) / plain font style (as opposed to bold or italic) / printed style (as opposed to cursive) / (Tw) traditional (i.e. unsimplified) characters syn 粗体字 粗體字 cū tǐ zì bold letter 轮廓鲜明 輪廓鮮明 lún kuò xiān míng sharp image / clear-cut / in bold outline / in sharp relief 撑死胆大的，饿死胆小的 撐死膽大的，餓死膽小的 chēng sǐ dǎn dà de , è sǐ dǎn xiǎo de fullness for the bold, famine for the timid (idiom) 色胆包天 色膽包天 sè dǎn bāo tiān outrageously bold in one's lust / debauched (idiom) 恕我冒昧 shù wǒ mào mèi if I may be so bold 率性 shuài xìng to act naturally, authentically and spontaneously (whether seen as admirable – "bold" – or problematic – "impulsive") 胆粗气壮 dǎn cū qì zhuàng (idiom) Describes someone bold, confident, and fearless. 胆大如斗 dǎn dà rú dǒu (idiom) Describes someone exceptionally bold and fearless in the face of danger. 豪放不羁 háo fàng bù jī (idiom) Describes a bold, uninhibited person who does not allow themselves to be constrained. syn 横戈跃马 橫戈躍馬 héng gē yuè mǎ (idiom) To hold a spear horizontally while making one’s horse leap. It describes the bold, heroic bearing of soldiers ready to charge into battle. 横槊赋诗 橫槊賦詩 héng shuò fù shī (idiom) To hold a long spear while composing poetry. It refers to the bold, heroic bearing of someone skilled in both arms and letters. 落魄不羁 luò pò bù jī (idiom) To be down-and-out and frustrated while behaving without restraint. It can also describe someone bold and unconstrained in character. 怒从心头起，恶向胆边生 nù cóng xīn tóu qǐ è xiàng dǎn biān shēng (idiom) Extreme anger can make someone bold enough to do anything. More generally, it describes a person who has become enraged. 铜琶铁板 tóng pā tiě bǎn (idiom) Describes literary writing with a bold, vigorous and resonant tone. 熊心豹胆 熊心豹膽 xióng xīn bào dǎn (idiom) To be exceptionally bold and courageous. 一身都是胆 yī shēn dōu shì dǎn (idiom) Emphasizes that a person is exceptionally bold and courageous. 有天没日 有天沒日 yǒu tiān méi rì (idiom) To speak without the slightest fear or restraint, disregarding all considerations. It describes speech that is especially bold or improper. syn 元龙豪气 元龍豪氣 yuán lóng háo qì (idiom) To have an open, bold, and generous temperament. The expression refers to a naturally spirited and self-assured character. 不拘绳墨 不拘繩墨 bù jū shéng mò (idiom) Describes conduct or an artistic style that is free, bold, and unconstrained by established rules. 临难不避 臨難不避 lín nàn bù bì (idiom) Not to evade danger when it arises. The expression describes someone brave and bold. 五陵豪气 五陵豪氣 wǔ líng háo qì (idiom) Refers to the bold and proud bearing of members of high-ranking aristocratic families. 凭河暴虎 píng hé bào hǔ (idiom) Means acting rashly and taking risks with courage but without strategy. It can also describe bold and daring conduct. 初生之犊 初生之犢 chū shēng zhī dú (idiom) A young person may be innocent yet bold, facing difficulties without fear. syn 噙齿戴发 qín chǐ dài fā (idiom) Describes a man’s bold and heroic spirit. 壮发冲冠 zhuàng fā chōng guàn (idiom) Describes a majestic bearing and a heroic, bold spirit. 壮气凌云 zhuàng qì líng yún (idiom) Describes a bold, heroic spirit that seems to rise to the clouds. 大胆包身 大膽包身 dà dǎn bāo shēn (idiom) To be exceptionally bold and courageous. 强毅果敢 qiáng yì guǒ gǎn (idiom) To describe someone who is tenacious, resolute, and bold, willing to act and make decisions. 彘肩斗酒 zhì jiān dòu jiǔ (idiom) To describe a heroic, bold, and generous spirit. 徜徉恣肆 cháng yáng zì sì (idiom) Describes writing that flows freely and confidently, with a bold and vigorous style. 心粗胆大 xīn cū dǎn dà (idiom) To be crude in judgment yet bold and daring. It describes someone ambitious, reckless, and unrestrained. 志气凌云 zhì qì líng yún (idiom) To have aspirations that rise to the clouds. It describes someone with lofty ambitions and a bold, heroic spirit. 怒从心上起，恶向胆边生 nù cóng xīn shàng qǐ，è xiàng dǎn biān shēng (idiom) Extreme anger can make a person bold enough to do anything. More generally, it refers to being furious. 怒从心起，恶向胆生 nù cóng xīn qǐ，è xiàng dǎn shēng (idiom) Extreme anger can make a person bold enough to do anything. More generally, it refers to being furious. 意气激昂 意氣激昂 yì qì jī áng (idiom) To be spirited and enthusiastic, with a bold and vigorous bearing. 意气飞扬 yì qì fēi yáng (idiom) To be spirited and vigorous, displaying bold confidence and enthusiasm. 抗颜高议 kàng yán gāo yì (idiom) To state one's views firmly and with dignity, without being swayed by others' reactions. It can suggest bold or elevated opinions. 智欲圆而行欲方，胆欲大而心欲小 zhì yù yuán ér xíng yù fāng，dǎn yù dà ér xīn yù xiǎo (idiom) One should think flexibly but act uprightly and rigorously / one should be bold while remaining careful and prudent. 横刀跃马 橫刀躍馬 héng dāo yuè mǎ (idiom) To brandish a weapon and gallop on horseback, especially in battle. It describes a bold, martial manner. 气壮胆粗 qì zhuàng dǎn cū (idiom) To be confident and bold, showing no fear. 气粗胆壮 qì cū dǎn zhuàng (idiom) Describes someone energetic and bold, displaying great confidence and force of character. 气高胆壮 氣高膽壯 qì gāo dǎn zhuàng (idiom) Describes someone energetic and bold, displaying great confidence and force of character. 湖海之士 hú hǎi zhī shì (idiom) In former times, this described a person with a bold and magnanimous character. 猛虎出山 měng hǔ chū shān (idiom) Like a fierce tiger emerging from the mountains: describes an action that is bold, powerful, and swift. 瞋目张胆 瞋目張膽 chēn mù zhāng dǎn (idiom) To be bold and fearless. It can also describe acting with utter impudence or without restraint. 磊瑰不羁 lěi guī bù jī (idiom) Describes someone open-hearted and frank, whose conduct is unconstrained. The person is bold and free from convention. 磊落飒爽 lěi luò sà shuǎng (idiom) Describes a person who is bold, open, and spirited. 美须豪眉 měi xū háo méi (idiom) Describes a man with an impressive beard and moustache, thick eyebrows, and a handsome, bold appearance. 胆壮气粗 dǎn zhuàng qì cū (idiom) Describes someone bold and spirited, with nothing to fear. 胆大包身 膽大包身 dǎn dà bāo shēn (idiom) Describes someone extraordinarily bold and fearless. 胆大心雄 膽大心雄 dǎn dà xīn xióng (idiom) Describes someone bold and ambitious who acts without fear. 胆大泼天 膽大潑天 dǎn dà pō tiān (idiom) To be extraordinarily bold and audacious. Depending on the context, it may express admiration or condemn shameless impudence. 色胆如天 色膽如天 sè dǎn rú tiān (idiom) Describes someone driven by sexual desire and extremely bold in pursuing it. 艺高胆大 藝高膽大 yì gāo dǎn dà (idiom) A person with exceptional skills is usually bold as well. 诃佛诋巫 hē fó dǐ wū (idiom) To dare to challenge religious authorities and established conventions. The expression describes a bold and irreverent attitude. 豪气未除 豪氣未除 háo qì wèi chú (idiom) The bold, unconstrained style or temperament remains unchanged. 豪迈不羁 háo mài bù jī (idiom) Describes a person with a bold, straightforward character who does not allow themselves to be constrained. 豪迈不群 háo mài bù qún (idiom) To have a bold, independent character and be unwilling to conform to the group. 通天达地 通天達地 tōng tiān dá dì (idiom) Describes a person of imposing stature and bold, heroic bearing. It is synonymous with “顶天立地”. 逸兴横飞 逸興橫飛 yì xìng héng fēi (idiom) It describes the vigorous rise and expression of a free, bold, and elevated spirit. 遒文壮节 遒文壯節 qiú wén zhuàng jié (idiom) Describes writing that is forceful and vigorous, with a bold and powerful rhythm. 钓鳌客 diào áo kè (idiom) A person with a bold, expansive spirit and great ambitions. 