勇气

• 拼音: yǒng qì
• 汉字拆解: 勇 = 甬 (phonetic) + 力 (force), brave; 气 = vapour/steam, spirit or vital energy

含义

Courage; bravery. The inner strength to face fear, danger, or difficulty.

Often collocates with 鼓起 (to summon/muster) — 鼓起勇气 means to pluck up courage. Also used in 有勇气 (to have the courage) and 失去勇气 (to lose courage). Can describe moral courage (speaking out) as well as physical bravery.

例句

1. 要在几百人面前发言，需要鼓起很大的勇气才行。
2. 他终于鼓起勇气走上前去，向她表达了自己的心意。
3. 遇到困难时不要气馁，要有勇气去面对和解决问题。

用法指南

语境: everyday, inspirational

语气: positive

正确说法

• 她鼓起勇气，说出了心里话。(She summoned her courage and spoke what was on her mind.)
• 这件事需要很大的勇气。(This takes a great deal of courage.)

错误说法

• 将'勇气'和'力气'混淆使用 (Don't confuse 勇气 with 力气 — 勇气 is mental/moral courage, while 力气 means physical strength)

起源与历史

A compound of 勇 (brave) and 气 (spirit/energy; vapour or breath). Together they describe the inner spirit of bravery that drives one to act despite fear.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal