hiu1 jung5 sin6 zin3驍勇善戰骁勇善战
Jyutpinghiu1 jung5 sin6 zin3
Yalehīu yúhng sihn jin
Definition
Brave and skilled in battle.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and literary tone, often appearing in historical narratives or descriptions of legendary warriors. It is rarely used to describe people in modern daily life, as it sounds overly dramatic or archaic for casual conversation. When used, it emphasizes both physical courage and tactical skill rather than just brute strength.
Examples
They are all brave and good at fighting, very strong in battle.
Who says ancient generals must be brave and good at fighting?
Related words
Common phrases
a brave and battle-hardened army
a brave and skilled general
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe someone who is simply 'brave' or 'tough' in a modern context, such as an athlete or a worker. It is specifically reserved for combat, warfare, or martial contexts.
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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.
