Chinese word

英勇

Pronunciation

Pinyinyīng yǒng

Meaning

  • adjectivebrave

Example

他救人时很英勇。tā jiù rén shí hěn yīng yǒng

He is very brave when saving people.

Illustration for 英勇 (brave)

More examples

士兵们在前线英勇奋战。shì bīng men zài qián xiàn yīng yǒng fèn zhàn

The soldiers fought bravely on the front line.

Core concept

A person or deed that meets danger with steady courage and decisive action.

Common phrases

  • 英勇奋战yīng yǒng fèn zhàn

    fight bravely

  • 英勇的行为yīng yǒng de xíng wéi

    brave act

Similar words

勇敢yóng gǎn: Having the courage to act without fear when danger or difficulty arises.

Definition in Chinese

指在面对危险或困难时，表现出无畏精神并采取果断行动的人或行为。zhǐ zài miàn duì wēi xiǎn huò kùn nán shí biǎo xiàn chū wú wèi jīng shén bìng cái qǔ guǒ duàn xíng dòng de rén huò xíng wéi

Word origin

英 (yīng, "outstanding") + 勇 (yǒng, "brave") combines the idea of distinction with courage, giving the word its strong praise for brave conduct.

Usage tips

  • This adjective suits praise for a rescue or another difficult act, while casual comments about minor challenges usually use a less elevated tone.

Other meanings

  • heroicadjective
  • valiantadjective

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