fu6 naan6赴難赴难
Jyutpingfu6 naan6
Yalefuh naahn
Definition
To fearlessly go to the aid of one's country in times of crisis.
writtenpeopleother
How it's used
This term carries a heavy, heroic tone associated with traditional values of self-sacrifice for the greater good. It is almost exclusively found in formal writing, historical accounts, or literary contexts rather than daily conversation. Using it in a casual setting will sound overly dramatic or archaic.
Examples
He resolutely decided to face danger for the country back then, he is truly brave.
Who would be willing to face danger for the sake of the country?
Related words
Common phrases
to face danger to save the country
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general way to say "facing a problem" or "going into a dangerous situation," but it specifically implies a noble, patriotic, or sacrificial motive.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
