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勇敢 (yǒnggǎn) refers more specifically to the act of being brave in a situation, while 勇气 (yǒngqì) emphasizes the quality or state of having courage.
When using 勇气, it often appears in phrases like '有勇气' (have courage) or '缺乏勇气' (lack courage). Be mindful of the tone; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion, as the tones for '勇' (3rd) and '气' (4th) are crucial for correct understanding. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts.
As part of HSK Level 5, 勇气 connects with other words related to emotions and character traits, such as 信心 (xìnxīn, confidence) and 冒险 (màoxiǎn, adventure). Students should focus on using it in sentences that express personal experiences of courage or discussing stories of bravery.
Learners often confuse 勇气 with words like 勇敢 (yǒnggǎn, brave), which describes a person's character rather than the quality of courage itself. For example, saying '我有勇敢' (wǒ yǒu yǒnggǎn) is incorrect; it should be '我有勇气' (wǒ yǒu yǒngqì).
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How to say courage in Chinese
“courage” in Chinese is勇气
勇气 (yǒngqì) refers to the quality of being brave or having the courage to face difficult situations. It is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as facing fears, taking risks, or standing up for one's beliefs. The term embodies not only physical bravery but also moral and emotional strength.
When to use 勇气
When using 勇气, it often appears in phrases like '有勇气' (have courage) or '缺乏勇气' (lack courage). Be mindful of the tone; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion, as the tones for '勇' (3rd) and '气' (4th) are crucial for correct understanding. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts.
勇气 or something close to it
勇敢 (yǒnggǎn) refers more specifically to the act of being brave in a situation, while 勇气 (yǒngqì) emphasizes the quality or state of having courage.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 勇气 with words like 勇敢 (yǒnggǎn, brave), which describes a person's character rather than the quality of courage itself. For example, saying '我有勇敢' (wǒ yǒu yǒnggǎn) is incorrect; it should be '我有勇气' (wǒ yǒu yǒngqì).
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Grammar patterns of 勇气
勇气 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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成功不是终点，失败也并非末日，最重要的是继续前进的____。
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.--Winston Churchill
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