勇于 yǒngyú to dare to
to dare to; to be brave enough to
怎么记住“勇于”: 勇 brave + 于 at = to dare to.
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用法
- To have the courage to do something, usually facing difficulty - 勇于承认错误 (yǒngyú chéngrèn cuòwù) brave enough to admit mistakes, 勇于创新 (yǒngyú chuàngxīn) daring to innovate.
- Always followed directly by a verb phrase; carries an approving, uplifting tone.
- Compare 敢于 (gǎnyú, dare to), which is closely synonymous; 勇于 stresses admirable courage in worthy acts. Formal/written.