勇 (yǒng) - brave, courageous, valiant & denoting courage and fearlessness in facing danger or

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yǒng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 力

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勇 · yǒng

brave, courageous, valiant;

denoting courage and fearlessness in facing danger or difficulty.

brave, courageous, valiantdenoting courage and fearlessness in facing danger or

Usage highlights

couragebravewarriordaredevilmarch forward courageouslyfoolhardy

Synonyms

  • 敢— daring, bold
  • 猛— fierce, vigorous
  • 英— heroic, outstanding

Antonyms

  • 怯— timid, cowardly
  • 懦— cowardly, weak
  • 畏— fearful, afraid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He showed great courage (勇气) in the face of danger.
  • The soldier fought bravely (勇敢地).
  • She is a courageous woman (勇敢的女人).
  • We need to be brave (要勇敢).

Collocations

  • courage(勇气)
  • brave(勇敢)
  • warrior(勇士)
  • daredevil(勇夫)
  • march forward courageously(勇往直前)
  • foolhardy(勇而无谋)

Idioms

  • Go forward bravely without looking back(勇往直前)
  • Brave but lacking strategy(有勇无谋)
  • Both brave and resourceful(智勇双全)
  • The more dauntless the more courageous(愈战愈勇)
  • Brave enough to catch a tiger(勇擒猛虎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Highly valued virtue in Chinese culture, associated with heroes, warriors, and righteous figures.
  • Traditionally linked to martial prowess and moral courage in Confucian and military contexts.
  • Often used in names to instill qualities of bravery and determination.

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