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Definition
Heroic and valiant, or a heroic martyr who died for a noble cause.
- heroic; brave; valiant
- a heroic martyr
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How it's used
Reserved for formal contexts or historical narratives, this term carries a heavy, solemn weight. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing history, war, or public monuments. It implies a sense of sacrifice that goes beyond mere bravery.
Examples
They are heroic martyrs, they deserve our respect.
How did this heroic martyr sacrifice himself back then?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply brave in a daily life situation, such as a friend who stood up to a bully. Using it for trivial matters sounds overly dramatic or sarcastic.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
