Definition
见义勇为 means 'to act heroically for a just cause' — it emphasizes taking brave action, often in dangerous situations, to help others or uphold justice. 理直气壮 (lǐ zhí qì zhuàng) is different: it means being bold and confident because you know you are right, typically in arguments or debates, not necessarily requiring physical courage.
idiom
to act heroically for a just causeto see what is right and do it courageously
Examples
- 见义勇为，。Tā zài lù shàng jiàn yì yǒng wéi, jiù le yí ge luòshuǐ de xiǎohái.He acted heroically on the road and saved a child.
- ，见义勇为。Yù dào huàirén 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。Shèhuì yīnggāi zànyáng jiàn yì yǒng wéi de jīngshén.Society should praise the spirit of acting heroically for justice.
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