侠客 (xiá kè) — chivalrous swordsman, knight-errant (in Chinese martial arts tradition)
Definition
A 侠客 is a chivalrous wandering swordsman in the Chinese martial-arts (武侠) tradition — a free-spirited hero who fights injustice with martial skill and a strong moral code. A recurring archetype in wuxia novels like Jin Yong's.
noun
chivalrous swordsmanknight-errant (in Chinese martial arts tradition)
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Examples
- 侠客，。Zhè wèi xiá kè lù jiàn bù píng, bá dāo xiāng zhù.This chivalrous swordsman saw injustice on the road and drew his sword to help.
- 侠客。Jīn yōng de xiǎo shuō lǐ sù zào le xǔ duō jīng diǎn de xiá kè xíng xiàng.Jin Yong's novels created many classic knight-errant characters.
- 侠客，。Zhēn zhèng de xiá kè bù jǐn wǔ gōng gāo qiáng, gèng yào xīn huái dà yì.A true knight-errant not only has superb martial arts but must also uphold righteousness in his heart.
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