zong3 si6壯士壮士

Jyutpingzong3 si6

Yalejong sih

名詞Common

Definition

A heroic man, warrior, or brave person.

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How it's used

Refers to a man of great physical strength and courage, often implying a sense of righteousness or willingness to sacrifice. While it carries a slightly archaic or literary weight, it is frequently used in modern speech with a touch of irony or dramatic flair to describe someone performing a bold act. It is distinct from 英雄 because it emphasizes the physical aspect of bravery and the stature of the person.

Measure word

wai6位waih

Examples

keoi5佢zan1真hai6係jat1一wai6位zong3壯si6士，gau3夠daam2膽jat1一go3個jan4人heoi3去gau3救jan4人。

He is truly a hero, brave enough to go save people alone.

bin1邊go3個waa6話nei1呢dou6度mou5冇zong3壯si6士aa4呀？

Who says there are no heroes here?

Common phrases

jat1一heoi3去bat1不faan1返

to go and never return, often used for a hero on a dangerous mission

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a regular brave person, as it carries a specific connotation of physical robustness and historical heroism. It is not a standard term for a soldier or a generic brave individual.