How do you use "hero" in a sentence?

The firefighter who rescued the children was hailed as a hero. She's always been my hero because of her strength and kindness. The hero of the novel faces many challenges before achieving victory.

hero

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Meaning: A person admired for courage, achievements, or noble qualities

英雄，勇士；偶像

héroe, heroína

英雄、ヒーロー

영웅, 히어로

A hero is someone who is admired for their bravery, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Heroes can be real people who have done something courageous or remarkable, or fictional characters in stories and films. The term can also refer to someone who is a personal role model or inspiration.

Hero是因勇敢、杰出成就或高尚品质而受人敬佩的人。英雄可以是做过勇敢或非凡事迹的真实人物，也可以是故事和电影中的虚构人物。这个词也可以指个人的榜样或激励者。

Un héroe es alguien admirado por su valentía, logros destacados o cualidades nobles. Los héroes pueden ser personas reales que han hecho algo valiente o notable, o personajes ficticios en historias y películas. El término también puede referirse a alguien que es un modelo a seguir o inspiración personal.

「hero」は、勇敢さ、優れた業績、または高貴な資質で称賛される人です。ヒーローは、勇敢なことや注目に値することをした実在の人物でも、物語や映画の架空のキャラクターでもありえます。この言葉は、個人的な模範やインスピレーションとなる人を指すこともあります。

Hero는 용기, 뛰어난 업적 또는 고귀한 자질로 존경받는 사람을 말합니다. 용감하거나 놀라운 일을 한 실존 인물일 수도 있고, 이야기나 영화 속 가상의 인물일 수도 있습니다. 개인적인 롤모델이나 영감을 주는 사람을 가리키는 데도 사용됩니다.

Examples

The firefighter who rescued the children was hailed as a hero.
救出孩子们的消防员被誉为英雄。
El bombero que rescató a los niños fue aclamado como un héroe.
子供たちを救出した消防士は英雄として称えられました。
아이들을 구출한 소방관은 영웅으로 칭송받았습니다.
She's always been my hero because of her strength and kindness.
她一直是我的偶像，因为她的坚强和善良。
Ella siempre ha sido mi heroína por su fuerza y amabilidad.
彼女の強さと優しさのおかげで、彼女はずっと私のヒーローです。
그녀의 강인함과 친절함 덕분에 그녀는 항상 나의 영웅이었습니다.
The hero of the novel faces many challenges before achieving victory.
小说的主人公在取得胜利之前面临许多挑战。
El héroe de la novela enfrenta muchos desafíos antes de lograr la victoria.
小説の主人公は、勝利を達成する前に多くの困難に直面します。
소설의 주인공은 승리를 거두기 전에 많은 시련에 직면합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'heros', from Greek 'heros' meaning 'demigod, warrior', originally 'defender, protector'. In Greek mythology, heroes were mortals of exceptional courage, often with one divine parent. Related to the Latin 'servare' (to protect).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Greek 'hērōs,' originally referring to demigods or warriors of superhuman strength in Greek mythology. Over time, the meaning broadened to include any person admired for noble deeds.