foolhardy courage; reckless bravery
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1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
foolhardy courage; brute courage; reckless bravery
literaryA classical idiom with a negative connotation, criticizing bravery that lacks wisdom, strategy, or collective support. It often appears in contrast to true wisdom or strategic valor. Usually used in formal or literary contexts.
Wéi为
jiàng将
zhě者
，
bù不
kě可
zhǐ只
yǒu有
pǐ匹
fū夫
zhī之
yǒng勇
，
ér而
wú无
yùn运
chóu筹
wéi帷
wò幄
zhī之
zhì智
。
A general must not have only reckless bravery but lack the wisdom to devise strategies behind the lines.
Píng凭
zhe着
yī一
shí时
de的
pǐ匹
fū夫
zhī之
yǒng勇
chōng冲
shàng上
qù去
，
fǎn反
ér而
huì会
huài坏
le了
dà大
shì事
。
Charging in with foolhardy courage in the moment might ruin the whole plan instead.
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Zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
yīng英
xióng雄
shì是
zhì智
yǒng勇
shuāng双
quán全
，
ér而
fēi非
jǐn仅
yǒu有
pǐ匹
fū夫
zhī之
yǒng勇
。
A true hero combines wisdom and courage, not just reckless bravery.
Zuò做
shì事
bù不
néng能
guāng光
píng凭
pǐ匹
fū夫
zhī之
yǒng勇
，
yào要
dǒng懂
de得
yòng用
nǎo脑
。
You can't rely solely on brute courage when doing things; you need to know how to use your brain.