愑 (yǒng) - Yǒng — a rare character meaning to be & an alternative form of 勇.

愑Tone 3

yǒng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

咏与

愑 · yǒng

Yǒng — a rare character meaning to be brave, courageous, or valiant;

an alternative form of 勇.

Yǒng — a rare character meaning to bean alternative form of 勇.

Usage highlights

CourageBrave warriorMartial valorBrave actSpirit of courageFearless

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He showed great courage (愑气).
  • A brave warrior (愑士).
  • Displaying valor in battle (愑武).
  • An act of bravery (愑行).

Collocations

  • Courage(愑气)
  • Brave warrior(愑士)
  • Martial valor(愑武)
  • Brave act(愑行)
  • Spirit of courage(愑神)
  • Fearless(无愑)

Idioms

  • Brave and fearless(愑往直前)
  • Great courage(大愑)
  • Spirit of bravery(愑气凛然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 愑 is a variant form of the more common character 勇 (yǒng), both meaning courage.
  • It appears in some historical texts and names but is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • The character combines the heart radical (忄) with 甬, suggesting courage from the heart.

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