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見義勇為
简 见义勇为 · 繁 見義勇為Mandarin · pinyin jiàn yì yǒng wéi
Meanings
- (idiom, from the Analects) (usu. of a passer-by who comes across a critical situation) to step in and help; to take brave or selfless action
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4–4–3–2 · jian4 yi4 yong3 wei2
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phrase
- (idiomatic) to act bravely for a just cause
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