勇敢 yǒnggǎn brave
brave; courageous
How to remember 勇敢: 勇 brave + 敢 dare = brave.
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How it is used
- Brave / courageous, a character trait - 勇敢的孩子 (yǒnggǎn de háizi) a brave child, 勇敢面对 (yǒnggǎn miànduì) face bravely.
- 勇 (brave) + 敢 (to dare); describes people and their acts, praising willingness to face fear or difficulty.
- Contrast 大胆 (dàdǎn) 'bold/daring', which can carry a reckless edge; 勇敢 is admiring and moral.
Example sentences
- 他很勇敢。 Tā hěn yǒnggǎn.He was brave.
- 您非常勇敢。 Nín fēicháng yǒnggǎn.You are very brave.
- 小男孩很勇敢。 Xiǎo nánhái hěn yǒnggǎn.The small boy is very courageous.