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大勇若怯
dàyǒngruòqiè
1. a great hero may appear timid (idiom); the really brave person remains level-headed

Character Breakdown

大
dà
big, great, vast, high, deep
HSK 1 3 丶
勇
yǒng
brave, courageous, fierce
HSK 4 9 丶
若
ruò
if, supposing, assuming; similar
HSK 6 8 丶
怯
qiè
afraid, lacking in courage
HSK 6 8 丶

Compound Words (1)

大勇若怯，大智若愚
dàyǒngruòqiè,dàzhìruòyú
a great hero may appear timid, the wise may appear stupid (idiom); the general public may not recognize great talent

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Chinese