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勇氣 — meaning in English

yǒng qì

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English meaning

  • bravery noun The quality of facing danger, pain, or difficulty without giving in to fear.
  • courage noun The ability to face danger, pain, or difficulty without being overcome by fear.
  • fearlessness noun The quality of being fearless.
  • gimp noun A narrow decorative braid or trim, often stiffened with wire or cord, used to edge curtains, furniture, or clothing.
  • grit noun Small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.
  • mettle noun Courage, strength of character, and determination in the face of difficulty.
  • moxie noun Courage, boldness, and force of character.

Senses

勇氣 is used for these senses in English:

  • bravery (usually, uncountable) Being brave, courageousness.
  • courage The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
  • fearlessness The quality of being fearless.
  • gimp (dated, chiefly, _, Northeastern US) Gumption.
  • grit (idiomatic) Strength of mind; courage or fearlessness; fortitude.
  • mettle A quality of courage and endurance.
  • moxie Nerve, spunk, strength of character.

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