yǒng qì
courage; nerf
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他很有勇气，敢于面对挑战。
tā hěn yǒu yǒngqì, gǎnyú miàn duì tiǎozhàn.
He is very courageous and dares to face challenges.
她鼓起勇气，向他表白了。
tā gǔ qǐ yǒngqì, xiàng tā biǎobái le.
She plucked up the courage to confess her feelings to him.
我们要有勇气去追求自己的梦想。
wǒmen yào yǒu yǒngqì qù zhuīqiú zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.
We must have the courage to pursue our dreams.
胆量 (dǎnliàng)
guts
魄力 (pòlì)
fortitude
胆怯 (dǎnqiè)
cowardice
懦弱 (nuòruò)
weakness
The Chinese word 勇气 (yǒngqì) for "courage" is composed of two characters: 勇 (yǒng) and 气 (qì). The character 勇 is a pictograph depicting a person with a spear, symbolizing strength and bravery. It is often used to describe physical courage or bravery in the face of danger. The character 气 (qì) originally meant "breath" or "air," but it has come to have a broader meaning of "energy," "spirit," or "vitality." In the context of 勇气, 气 refers to the inner strength and determination that allows one to face challenges and overcome obstacles. Together, the two characters 勇 and 气 form the word 勇气, which encapsulates the idea of summoning one's inner strength and determination to act bravely in the face of adversity.
