英勇

yīng yǒng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. heroic
2. gallant
3. valiant

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 懦弱 nuò ruò 懦弱 nuò ruò cowardly 形容胆小怕事: cowardly

Related words

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• 英雄 yīng xióng 英雄 yīng xióng hero 具有英勇品质的人: hero

Synonyms

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• 勇敢 yǒng gǎn 勇敢 yǒng gǎn brave; courageous 形容有勇气，不畏惧: brave; courageous

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly paired with 事迹 or 行为 to form 英勇事迹 (heroic deeds) or 英勇行为 (heroic acts).

Formality

英勇 is more literary and formal than 勇敢, often used in written descriptions of heroic deeds.

Example Sentences

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他的 英勇 行为感动了大家。

His heroic actions moved everyone.

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Words Containing 英勇

• 英勇牺牲 英勇牺牲 yīng yǒng xī shēng: to heroically sacrifice one's life

Child Words of 英勇

• 勇 勇 yǒng: brave
• 英 英 yīng: United Kingdom