僠 (bō) - Brave, courageous & valiant

僠Tone 1

bō ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

僠 · bō

Brave, courageous;

valiant;

used in classical Chinese to describe heroic or fearless individuals.

Brave, courageousvaliantused in classical Chinese to describe heroic or

Usage highlights

Brave and courageousFearless spiritHeroic warriorValiant fighterCourageous actBold and daring

Synonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 猛— fierce, valiant
  • 悍— bold, brave

Antonyms

  • 怯— cowardly, timid
  • 懦— weak, cowardly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes him as a brave warrior (僠勇的战士).
  • He displayed great courage in battle (战斗中表现出僠勇).
  • The poem praises the hero's fearless spirit (僠然无畏的精神).

Collocations

  • Brave and courageous(僠勇)
  • Fearless spirit(僠然)
  • Heroic warrior(僠士)
  • Valiant fighter(僠将)
  • Courageous act(僠行)
  • Bold and daring(僠悍)

Idioms

  • Brave and fearless(僠然无畏)
  • Heroic and valiant(僠勇善战)
  • Bold and decisive(僠悍果决)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 僠 is a classical Chinese character rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • The character appears primarily in historical texts and classical literature.
  • It carries connotations of traditional martial valor and heroic virtue.

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