勇敢 (yǒng gǎn) — brave, courageous

Definition

Everyday word for 'brave, courageous' — neutral in tone, used for people facing difficulty. 大胆 is more about being daring or audacious, 英勇 is more formal and heroic.

adjective
bravecourageous

Examples

  • 勇敢
    Miàn duì kùn nan shí, tā hěn yǒng gǎn.
    He is very brave when facing difficulties.
  • 勇敢
    Tā yǒng gǎn dì chéng rèn le zì jǐ de cuò wù.
    She bravely admitted her mistake.
  • 勇敢
    Zhè ge yǒng gǎn de nán hái bǎo hù le mèi mei.
    This brave boy protected his younger sister.

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