Meaning

Literal

To see that something righteous can be done and then bravely take it upon oneself to go and do it

Usage

Often used in reference to someone fearlessly saving someone from a dangerous situation

Connotation

Positive

Usage Examples

他见义勇为地拯救落水儿童 | Tā jiànyìyǒngwéi de zhěngjiù luòshuǐ értóng
He heroically saved the child from drowning
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李伟见义勇为的行为受到了人们的称赞 | Lǐ Wěi jiànyìyǒngwéi de xíngwéi shòudào le rénmen de chēngzàn
Li Wei's just and righteous behavior received praise
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Equivalents

English

None

Chinese

None

Entry Notes

This is an HSK chengyu

Origin

《论语》(Lún Yǔ), or the Analects of Confucius