见义勇为 (jiàn yì yǒng wéi) — (idiom) to act heroically for a just cause; to see what is right and do it courageously
Definition
A formal chengyu meaning to act bravely when you see injustice — about stepping in to help, not just feeling righteous. 理直气壮 describes sounding/looking bold when you know you're right; 见义勇为 is the actual courageous deed.
idiom
to act heroically for a just causeto see what is right and do it courageously
Examples
- 见义勇为，。Tā zài lù shang jiàn yì yǒng wéi, jiù le yí gè luò shuǐ de xiǎo hái.He acted heroically on the road and saved a child.
- ，见义勇为。Yù dào huài rén shí, hěn shǎo yǒu rén gǎn jiàn yì yǒng wéi.When encountering a bad guy, few people dare to act heroically.
- 见义勇为。Shè huì yīng gāi zàn yáng jiàn yì yǒng wéi de jīng shén.Society should praise the spirit of acting heroically for justice.
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