勇敢 (yǒnggǎn) — how to say "brave" in Chinese

勇敢

Brave, courageous

Character composition

bravery

to dare

Radicals / Keys

Power

#19 · · 2 strokes

Rap, tap

#66 · · 4 strokes

Synonyms

英勇

heroic, brave

yīng yǒng · of soldiers, martyrs, grand deeds

Examples

面对困难和危险的时候,他总是表现得非常勇敢,从不退缩。

In the face of difficulties and dangers, he always behaves very bravely and never backs down.

他很勇敢

He is very brave.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "brave" in Chinese?

"brave" in Chinese is 勇敢 (yǒnggǎn).

What does 勇敢 mean in English?

勇敢 (yǒnggǎn) means "Brave, courageous".

How is 勇敢 pronounced?

It is pronounced yǒnggǎn (written as yonggan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "brave" in Chinese characters?

It is written 勇敢.

What HSK level is 勇敢?

勇敢 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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