(yǒng) - brave, courageous, valiant (archaic variant of 勇)

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yǒng | 9 strokes | radical:

· yǒng

brave, courageous, valiant (archaic variant of 勇)

brave, courageous, valiant (archaic variant of 勇)

Usage highlights

brave and daringcourageous spiritvaliant warriorheroic deedfearlessbold and resolute

Synonyms

  • brave, courageous
  • fierce, brave
  • bold, brave

Antonyms

  • cowardly, timid
  • weak, cowardly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He showed great bravery (勈敢) in battle.
  • This character is an archaic form (勈 is an ancient variant of 勇).
  • The warrior's courage (勈气) was legendary.

Collocations

  • brave and daring(勈敢)
  • courageous spirit(勈气)
  • valiant warrior(勈士)
  • heroic deed(勈绩)
  • fearless(勈猛)
  • bold and resolute(勈毅)

Idioms

  • Brave without fear(勈而无惧)
  • Valiant and strategic(勈而有谋)
  • Heroic spirit enduring(勈气长存)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 勈 is an ancient variant of 勇 (yǒng), sharing the same meaning of bravery and courage.
  • In classical texts, 勈 appears as an alternative form, though 勇 became the standard character.
  • Characters with the 力 radical often relate to strength, effort, or martial qualities.

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