勇往直前

yǒng wǎng zhí qián

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Uncommon

Definitions

1. to advance bravely

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

畏缩不前

wèi suō bù qián

to shrink back in fear (idiom); too cowardly to advance

勇往直前强调勇敢进取，畏缩不前强调恐惧退缩

Usage notes

Common mistakes

勇往直前多用于书面语或正式演说，口语中很少使用，改用'大胆向前'可能更自然。

Formality

勇往直前是正式成语，具有文学色彩，不宜在日常对话中使用。

Example Sentences

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我们应该勇往直前，不怕困难。

We should advance bravely and not fear difficulties.

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Child Words of 勇往直前

front

to go (in a direction)

straight

brave