勇于 勇於 yǒng yú v. to dare to / to be brave enough to syn 孤军奋战 孤軍奮戰 gū jūn fèn zhàn lit. lone army putting up a brave fight (idiom) / fig. (of a person or group of people) struggling hard without support syn 有种 有種 yǒu zhǒng to have guts / to have courage / to be brave syn 勇士 yǒng shì a warrior / a brave person syn 勇猛 yǒng měng bold and powerful / brave and fierce syn 壮士 壯士 zhuàng shì hero / fighter / brave strong guy / warrior (in armor) syn 神勇 shén yǒng extraordinarily brave / heroic syn 猛将 猛將 měng jiàng fierce general / valiant military leader / fig. brave individual syn 逞强 逞強 chěng qiáng v. to show off / to try to be brave syn 冒雨 mào yǔ to brave the rain 豪侠 豪俠 háo xiá brave and chivalrous syn 赴汤蹈火 赴湯蹈火 fù tāng dǎo huǒ lit. to jump into scalding water and plunge into raging fire (idiom) / fig. to brave any danger / to go to any lengths (for a noble cause) syn 破浪 pò làng to set sail / to brave the waves 乘风破浪 乘風破浪 chéng fēng pò làng to brave the wind and the billows (idiom) / to have high ambitions syn 英灵 英靈 yīng líng spirit of a martyr / spirit of the brave departed / (literary) person of remarkable talent syn 忠勇 zhōng yǒng loyal and brave 昂昂 áng áng high-spirited / brave-looking syn 侠 俠 xiá knight-errant / brave and chivalrous / hero / heroic syn 大勇若怯 dà yǒng ruò qiè a great hero may appear timid (idiom) / the really brave person remains level-headed 骁勇善战 驍勇善戰 xiāo yǒng shàn zhàn to be brave and good at fighting (idiom) 虎子 hǔ zǐ tiger cub / brave young man syn 勇略 yǒng lüè brave and cunning 壮起胆子 壯起膽子 zhuàng qǐ dǎn zi to proceed with sth even though scared / to put on a brave face 拼到底 pīn dào dǐ to brave it out / to the bitter end 拼命三郎 pīn mìng sān láng brave man, willing to risk his life syn 美丽新世界 美麗新世界 měi lì xīn shì jiè Brave New World, novel by Aldous Huxley 阿道司·赫胥黎[A1 dao4 si1 · He4 xu1 li2] 阿道司·赫胥黎 Aldous Huxley (1894-1963), British novelist and author of Brave new world 美麗新世界|美丽新世界 冒死 mào sǐ to brave death 阿道司・赫胥黎 ā dào sī · hè xū lí Aldous Huxley (1894-1963), British novelist and author of Brave New World 美麗新世界|美丽新世界[Mei3 li4 Xin1 Shi4 jie4] 阿道司·赫胥黎 ā dào sī · hè xū lí Aldous Huxley (1894-1963), British novelist and author of Brave New World 美麗新世界|美丽新世界[Mei3 li4 Xin1 Shi4 jie4] 阿道司·赫胥黎 ā dào sī · hè xū lì Aldous Huxley (1894-1963), British novelist and author of Brave New World 美麗新世界|美丽新世界[Mei3 li4 Xin1 Shi4 jie4] 万夫不当 萬夫不當 wàn fū bù dāng lit. unbeatable by even 10,000 men (idiom) / fig. extremely brave and strong 胆大心粗 dǎn dā xīn cū (idiom) To be brave but careless and insufficiently thoughtful in one’s actions. 肝胆过人 肝膽過人 gān dǎn guò rén (idiom) To have greater courage than ordinary people. It describes someone brave and spirited. 贯颐奋戟 貫頤奮戟 guàn yí fèn jǐ (idiom) To cup one's chin with both hands and charge into the enemy ranks with a halberd. It describes someone brave and fearless. 浑身是胆 hún shēn shì dǎn (idiom) It describes someone exceptionally brave who is not afraid of any danger. 赳赳武夫 jiū jiū wǔ fū (idiom) A brave and vigorous soldier. It later often acquired a derogatory sense, referring to a physically strong but simple-minded serviceman. 铜头铁额 tóng tóu tiě é (idiom) Describes a person who is brave, tough, and highly combative. 一人善射，百夫决拾 yī rén shàn shè bǎi fū jué shí (idiom) An old proverb meaning that when a commander is skilled in battle, his soldiers will also be brave and fearless. 一以当十 yī yǐ dāng shí (idiom) One person can withstand ten opponents. Describes an army that is exceptionally brave and skilled in battle. 以一当十 yǐ yī dāng shí (idiom) One person who can stand against ten. It describes a brave and highly effective army, or more broadly a remarkably capable person. syn 勇而无谋 勇而無謀 yǒng ér wú móu (idiom) To be brave but lacking in strategy or foresight. It criticizes someone who acts boldly without the ability to think or plan. 斩将搴旗 zhǎn jiàng qiān qí (idiom) To seize the enemy’s banner and kill its commander. Describes a brave and highly capable warrior. 装怯作勇 裝怯作勇 zhuāng qiè zuò yǒng (idiom) To be timid by nature but pretend to be brave. The expression suggests feigned courage. 壮士解腕 壯士解腕 zhuàng shì jiě wàn (idiom) Originally, a brave man cuts off the wrist bitten by a venomous snake to prevent the poison from spreading. 一人当百 yī rén dāng bǎi (idiom) One person can hold off a hundred. It describes someone who is exceptionally strong and brave. 一以当千 yī yǐ dāng qiān (idiom) One person capable of facing a thousand. It describes an army or soldiers who are exceptionally brave and formidable in battle. 万夫莫当 wàn fū mò dāng (idiom) Describes someone exceptionally brave, especially in battle. syn 万夫莫敌 wàn fū mò dí (idiom) Not even ten thousand people could stand against him. It describes someone exceptionally brave and formidable in battle. 不避水火 bù bì shuǐ huǒ (idiom) To fear neither danger nor hardship. It describes someone brave and willing to face perilous situations. 不避汤火 不避湯火 bù bì tāng huǒ (idiom) Not to fear danger or extreme risks. Describes someone brave and resolute. 东冲西突 dōng chōng xī tū (idiom) To charge and launch attacks in all directions. It describes brave and forceful combat. 临危不顾 臨危不顧 lín wēi bù gù (idiom) To remain completely unafraid when danger arises. It describes someone exceptionally brave. 临难不避 臨難不避 lín nàn bù bì (idiom) Not to evade danger when it arises. The expression describes someone brave and bold. 临难不顾 臨難不顧 lín nàn bù gù (idiom) Not to spare oneself when confronted with danger. It describes someone selfless and exceptionally brave. 以一击十 yǐ yī jī shí (idiom) One person holding off ten opponents. Describes an army that is brave and skilled in battle. 以一当百 yǐ yī dāng bǎi (idiom) One person or troop being able to withstand a hundred opponents. It is chiefly used of a brave and battle-hardened army. 兵勇将猛 兵勇將猛 bīng yǒng jiàng měng (idiom) The soldiers are brave and the commanders are fierce. It describes a force with strong fighting power. 兵强将勇 bīng qiáng àng yǒng (idiom) To have powerful troops and brave generals / to possess formidable military strength. 兵强将猛 bīng qiáng jiàng měng (idiom) The troops are strong and the generals are fierce and brave. It describes a powerful military force. 兼人之勇 jiān rén zhī yǒng (idiom) Courage equal to that of several people / describes someone exceptionally brave. 冯河暴虎 馮河暴虎 féng hé bào hǔ (idiom) Describes someone brave but lacking judgment, who acts rashly and takes reckless risks. 凤毛鸡胆 fèng máo jī dǎn (idiom) It describes someone who looks brave and impressive but is actually very timid. 出林乳虎 chū lín rǔ hǔ (idiom) A young general who is brave and formidable. 剽疾轻悍 piāo jí qīng hàn (idiom) Brave and swift in combat, but also impulsive and prone to underestimating the enemy. 勇于私斗，怯于公愤 yǒng yú sī dòu，qiè yú gōng fèn (idiom) To be brave when pursuing personal interests, but timid and hesitant when action is needed for the common good. 勇夫悍卒 yǒng fū hàn zú (idiom) Brave and fierce warriors and soldiers. 匹马一麾 pǐ mǎ yī huī (idiom) A single rider with one banner / describes someone brave and battle-hardened. 壮士断腕 壯士斷腕 zhuàng shì duàn wàn (idiom) A brave man cuts off his wrist immediately after being bitten by a venomous snake to prevent the poison from spreading. 外怯内勇 外怯內勇 wài qiè nèi yǒng (idiom) To appear timid or fearful while actually being brave. 大仁大勇 dà rén dà yǒng (idiom) Describes someone who is humane, righteous, and brave. 天兵神将 天兵神將 tiān bīng shén jiàng (idiom) A metaphor for an army that is brave, skilled in combat, and swift in action. 奋身不顾 奮身不顧 fèn shēn bù gù (idiom) Equivalent to “to brave every danger.” It describes moving forward courageously without concern for one’s own safety. 如狼如虎 rú láng sì hǔ (idiom) Describes someone or something as brave and forceful, sometimes with a connotation of fierceness or ruthlessness. 如龙似虎 rú lóng sì hǔ (idiom) Describes a person or group that is brave, vigorous, and full of energy. 寝皮食肉 qǐn pí shí ròu (idiom) ① It expresses intense hatred or a powerful desire for revenge. ② It can also refer to a brave, martial action or spirit. 将勇兵强 jiàng yǒng bīng qiáng (idiom) Both the commanders and the soldiers are brave and tenacious. The expression describes an army with strong fighting power. 将勇兵雄 將勇兵雄 jiàng yǒng bīng xióng (idiom) Both the commanders and the soldiers are brave and formidable. It describes an army with strong combat capability. 小怯大勇 xiǎo qiè dà yǒng (idiom) To be timid when facing a small opponent but brave when facing a powerful one. 怒蛙可式 nù wā ké shì (idiom) To pay tribute to a brave person as a sign of respect for their courage. 戴霜履冰 dài shuāng lǚ bīng (idiom) To brave severe cold while traveling or working outdoors. 折冲之臣 zhé chōng zhī chén (idiom) A loyal and brave servant or minister of the state. 