惈 (guǒ) - Brave & courageous

惈Tone 3

guǒ ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

惈 · guǒ

Brave;

courageous;

valiant;

having a strong and fearless character.

Bravecourageousvaliant

Usage highlights

Brave and courageousCourageous and valiantResolute and fearlessHeroic spiritBold and decisiveFearless heart

Synonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 敢— daring, bold
  • 猛— fierce, valiant

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He showed great bravery (惈敢) in the face of danger.
  • The warrior's courage (惈勇) was legendary.
  • She admired his fearless spirit (惈毅).

Collocations

  • Brave and courageous(惈敢)
  • Courageous and valiant(惈勇)
  • Resolute and fearless(惈毅)
  • Heroic spirit(惈气)
  • Bold and decisive(惈决)
  • Fearless heart(惈心)

Idioms

  • Courageous and resolute(惈毅果敢)
  • Bold and decisive(惈决果断)
  • Fearless spirit(惈气凛然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 惈 combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with the component for fruit (果), suggesting a heart that bears fruit through courage.
  • In classical Chinese texts, this character was used to describe warriors and heroes with exceptional bravery.
  • While not extremely common in modern usage, it carries a classical, literary feel when used.

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