(jiū) - Valiant, martial, strong and vigorous (descriptive of a

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jiū | 9 strokes | radical:

· jiū

Valiant, martial, strong and vigorous (descriptive of a powerful, heroic stride or demeanor).

Valiant, martial, strong and vigorous (descriptive of a

Usage highlights

Valiant and spiritedValiant warriorMartial and imposingValiant appearanceHeroic stride

Synonyms

  • brave, courageous
  • martial, military
  • fierce, valiant

Antonyms

  • timid, cowardly
  • weak, feeble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked with a valiant stride (雄赳赳地走着).
  • The soldiers marched in high spirits (雄赳赳,气昂昂).
  • The hero's bearing was imposing (赳赳武夫).

Collocations

  • Valiant and spirited(雄赳赳)
  • Valiant warrior(赳赳武夫)
  • Martial and imposing(赳赳雄风)
  • Valiant appearance(赳赳之貌)
  • Heroic stride(赳赳步伐)

Idioms

  • Valiant warrior(赳赳武夫)
  • Valiant and high-spirited(雄赳赳,气昂昂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical texts to describe the imposing, heroic bearing of warriors or military figures.
  • The character 赳 frequently appears in the reduplicated form 赳赳, emphasizing a powerful, martial demeanor.

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