gin3 ji6 jung5 wai4見義勇為见义勇为
Jyutpinggin3 ji6 jung5 wai4
Yalegin yih yúhng wàih
Definition
To act bravely for a just cause; to do what is right without hesitation.
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How it's used
This idiom describes someone who takes action in a situation where others might choose to ignore it or stay out of trouble. It carries a strong sense of moral courage and is typically used to praise someone for their selfless intervention. While it sounds formal, it is frequently used in news reports or casual conversation to highlight a person's character.
Examples
He acted bravely to help the elderly lady carry all her heavy things.
It is really worth praising that you stepped up to help others.
Related words
Common phrases
to act in a way that is brave and righteous
the spirit of acting bravely for righteousness
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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.
