神勇 (shén yǒng) — extraordinarily brave; superhumanly courageous

Definition

An intensifier of 勇 ('brave'), used in literary/narrative style to mean 'superhumanly brave'. Much stronger than plain 勇敢 — for heroes, generals, and epic deeds, not everyday courage.

adjective
extraordinarily bravesuperhumanly courageous

Examples

  • 神勇
    Zhè wèi jiāng jūn shén yǒng wú bǐ, dài lǐng shì bīng dǎ shèng le zhàng.
    This general was extraordinarily brave, leading the soldiers to victory.
  • 神勇
    Diàn yǐng lǐ de yīng xióng shén yǒng shàn zhàn, lìng rén jìng pèi.
    The hero in the movie was extraordinarily brave and skilled in battle, which made people admire him.
  • 神勇
    Tā shén yǒng de jǔ dòng jiù le hěn duō rén de mìng.
    His extraordinarily brave act saved many people's lives.

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