昂首 (áng shǒu) — to hold one's head high (as a gesture of pride, confidence, or defiance)
Definition
Literary verb meaning 'to hold one's head high' — used in writing or speeches to describe a proud, confident posture or attitude. Often pairs with 挺胸 or 阔步, as in 昂首挺胸 and 昂首阔步.
verb
to hold one's head high (as a gesture of pride, confidence, or defiance)
Examples
- ，。Tā áng shǒu tǐng xiōng, dà bù zǒu jìn le huì chǎng.He walked into the venue with his head high and chest out.
- ，。Shī bài hòu tā yī rán áng qǐ shǒu, jì xù nǔ lì.After failure, she still held her head high and kept working hard.
- ，。Zhàn shì men áng shǒu kuò bù, jiē shòu jiǎn yuè.The soldiers marched with heads high and broad steps, receiving the review.
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