English–Chinese
“chivalrous” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiá yì
Example
他很侠义，会替人出头。tā hěn xiá yì huì tì rén chū tóu
He is very chivalrous and stands up for others.
How to say “chivalrous” in Chinese
“Chivalrous” in Chinese is 侠义 (xiá yì).
A quality shown by standing up for fairness and helping people in trouble.
Example sentences with 侠义
他总是帮助别人，表现出侠义精神。tā zǒng shì bāng zhù bié rén biǎo xiàn chū xiá yì jīng shén
He always helps others, showing a chivalrous spirit.
Tips for using 侠义
- English chivalrous often suggests knights or an old-fashioned code, while this Chinese adjective can praise an ordinary person's readiness to support someone and act fairly.