奋勇

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Meaning and Usage

The word 奋勇 (fènyǒng) combines the ideas of exerting effort () and bravery (). It means to act bravely and energetically, often in challenging or dangerous situations. It is commonly used to describe courageous actions, especially in contexts like battle, emergencies, or overcoming difficulties.

Common Collocations

  • 奋勇: to bravely charge forward, often used in military or competitive contexts.
  • 奋勇出来: to bravely stand up or step forward, implying taking responsibility or initiative.
  • 奋勇: to bravely move forward, encouraging persistence despite obstacles.

Usage Notes

When using 奋勇, the emphasis is on both courage and vigorous effort. It is more formal and literary than simply saying 勇敢 (brave). It often appears in written or formal spoken Chinese, such as news reports or speeches praising heroic deeds.

Avoid confusing 奋勇 with just 勇敢; 奋勇 implies active, forceful bravery, not just the quality of being brave. It is usually followed by verbs describing action, like (charge), 出来 (stand out), or (move forward).

Example Sentences

The soldiers bravely charged forward and won the battle.

He bravely stepped up at the critical moment and solved the problem.

Facing difficulties, we must bravely move forward without fear of failure.