courage and strength; valor
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courage and strength; valor and physical power
literaryTypically used in literary, historical, or martial contexts to describe someone's bravery and physical prowess. Often appears in classical-style narration or descriptions of warriors.
Tā他
yǒng勇
lì力
guò过
rén人
，
shì是
tiáo条
hǎo好
hàn汉
。
He surpasses others in courage and strength—he is a true hero.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
yǐ以
yǒng勇
lì力
zhù著
chēng称
，
měi每
cì次
chū出
zhēng征
dōu都
shēn身
xiān先
shì士
zú卒
。
This general was renowned for his courage and strength, always leading his troops from the front in every campaign.
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Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
yǒng勇
lì力
shì是
xuǎn选
bá拔
wǔ武
shì士
de的
zhòng重
yào要
biāo标
zhǔn准
zhī之
yī一
。
In ancient times, courage and strength were one of the important criteria for selecting warriors.
Tā他
suī虽
yǒu有
yǒng勇
lì力
，
dàn但
quē缺
fá乏
zhì智
móu谋
，
zhōng终
jiū究
nán难
chéng成
dà大
shì事
。
Although he possessed courage and strength, he lacked wisdom and strategy, ultimately making it difficult for him to accomplish great things.