驍 (xiāo) - Valiant, brave, spirited & refers to a strong, courageous horse

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想信

驍 · xiāo

Valiant, brave, spirited;

refers to a strong, courageous horse;

by extension describes heroic, martial qualities in people.

Valiant, brave, spiritedrefers to a strong, courageous horseby extension describes heroic, martial qualities in people.

Usage highlights

Valiant and courageousBrave generalSpirited horseCourageous and fierceOutstanding braveryBrave warrior

Synonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 猛— fierce, violent
  • 悍— bold, fierce

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is known for his valiant spirit (驍勇).
  • The general was a brave warrior (驍將).
  • They admired the spirited horse (驍馬).
  • The army displayed great courage (驍悍).

Collocations

  • Valiant and courageous(驍勇)
  • Brave general(驍將)
  • Spirited horse(驍馬)
  • Courageous and fierce(驍悍)
  • Outstanding bravery(驍武)
  • Brave warrior(驍騎)

Idioms

  • Valiant and skilled in battle(驍勇善戰)
  • Brave warrior on a fine horse(驍騎猛將)
  • Outstanding courage and military prowess(驍武絕倫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described strong, fast horses in ancient Chinese texts, later extended to brave warriors.
  • Frequently used in historical and literary contexts to praise military heroes and their qualities.
  • Associated with martial valor and exceptional physical prowess in Chinese culture.

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