Definition
挺身而出 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to step forward courageously to take on a challenge or danger'. The literal image is 'straighten the body and step out' — you voluntarily come forward when others hesitate, especially in situations requiring bravery, responsibility, or rescue. Use it to praise someone's decisive and selfless action.
f.e.
to step forward boldlyto volunteer to help in a difficult situation
Examples
- ，挺身而出。Wēijí shíkè, tā zǒngshì tǐng shēn ér chū bāngzhù biérén.In critical moments, he always steps forward to help others.
- ，挺身而出。Kàndào yǒu rén luòshuǐ, tā tǐng shēn ér chū tiào jìn hé li.Seeing someone fall into the water, he bravely jumped into the river.
- ，挺身而出。Miànduì bù gōngzhèng, tā tǐng shēn ér chū wèi shòuhàizhě fāshēng.Facing injustice, he stepped forward and spoke up for the victim.
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