fu6 naan6赴難赴难

Jyutpingfu6 naan6

Yalefuh nanh

Definition

To get involved in danger to save the country

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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

keoi5 dong1 nin4 ngai6 jin4 kyut3 ding6 fu6 naan6 zan1 hai6 hou2 jung5 gam2

佢當年毅然決定赴難，真係好勇敢。

He resolutely decided to face danger for the country back then, he is truly brave.

bin1 go3 wui6 ji5 jyun6 ji3 wai6 zo2 gwok3 gaa1 ji4 fu6 naan6 aa4

邊個會願意為咗國家而赴難呀？

Who would be willing to face danger for the sake of the country?

Common phrases

fu6 naan6 gau3 gwok3

赴難救國

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.