HSK · Level 97
45 words
Chinese word
侠义
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiá yì
Meaning
- adjectivechivalrous
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A quality shown by standing up for fairness and helping people in trouble.
Common phrases
侠义精神xiá yì jīng shén
chivalrous spirit
侠义之士xiá yì zhī shì
chivalrous person
侠义之举xiá yì zhī jǔ
chivalrous act
Similar words
仗义zhàng yì: Loyal and helpful toward friends, especially when they need support.
Definition in Chinese
有正义感，愿意为别人出头或帮助弱者，重视义气和公道。yǒu zhèng yì gǎn yuàn yì wèi bié rén chū tóu huò bāng zhù ruò zhě zhòng shì yì qì hé gōng dào
Word origin
侠 (xiá, "a chivalrous hero") + 义 (yì, "justice and loyalty") combines the image of a person who helps others with a commitment to what is right.
Usage tips
- 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.