act bravely for justice; stand up for righteousness
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to act bravely in defense of justice; to stand up courageously for what is right
formalUsed to praise someone who courageously intervenes to help others or uphold justice, even at personal risk. Often used in formal contexts or news reports.
Tā他
jiàn见
yì义
yǒng勇
wéi为
，
jiù救
qǐ起
le了
luò落
shuǐ水
ér儿
tóng童
。
He acted bravely for justice, rescuing the drowning child.
Shè社
huì会
yīng应
gāi该
dà大
lì力
hóng弘
yáng扬
jiàn见
yì义
yǒng勇
wéi为
de的
jīng精
shén神
。
Society should vigorously promote the spirit of standing up courageously for justice.
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Nà那
wèi位
nián年
qīng轻
rén人
yīn因
jiàn见
yì义
yǒng勇
wéi为
de的
xíng行
wéi为
huò获
dé得
le了
biǎo表
zhāng彰
。
That young man received commendation for his courageous act in defense of justice.
Miàn面
duì对
dǎi歹
tú徒
xíng行
xiōng凶
，
tā他
háo毫
bù不
yóu犹
yù豫
de地
xuǎn选
zé择
le了
jiàn见
yì义
yǒng勇
wéi为
。
Faced with a thug committing violence, he unhesitatingly chose to act bravely for justice.