见义勇为

jiànyì-yǒngwéi

to step in bravely to help

HSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 見義勇為
Dictionary entry

(idiom, from the Analects) (usu. of a passer-by who comes across a critical situation) to step in and help; to take brave or selfless action

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See it in sentences

他见义勇为救人。

Tā jiànyì-yǒngwéi jiù rén.

English

He bravely stepped in to save someone.

见义勇为值得称赞。

Jiànyì-yǒngwéi zhídé chēngzàn.

English

Brave deeds deserve praise.

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