勇往直前 yǒngwǎng-zhíqián to advance bravely
How to remember 勇往直前: 勇 brave + 往 towards + 直 straight + 前 in front = to advance bravely.
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How it is used
- To press forward bravely without turning back - 我们要勇往直前 (wǒmen yào yǒngwǎng-zhíqián) we must forge boldly ahead.
- Motivational set idiom; used in exhortations, slogans, pep talks.
- Positive/heroic; the opposite spirit is 退缩 (tuìsuō, shrink back) - 不要退缩 (bú yào tuìsuō) don't back down.