勇敢一点
yǒnggǎn yìdian
Be brave · trad. 勇敢一點
勇敢一点 (yǒng gǎn yì diǎn) is an encouraging phrase meaning "be brave" or "be a little braver." It is commonly used to encourage children or someone facing a new or slightly scary situation, such as going down a slide, visiting the doctor, or starting a first day.
What does 勇敢一点 (yǒnggǎn yìdian) mean?
勇敢一点 (yǒnggǎn yìdian) means “be brave” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “brave a little.”
When to use it
This is a warm and encouraging phrase, often used by adults to children, or between friends to offer gentle support. It is not formal.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “yong-GAHN EE-dyen.” 勇 and 敢 are both third tones, so 勇 is said rising (yóng gǎn); 一 is said with a falling tone (yì) because 点 is a third tone; 点 is often said lightly here.
Other ways to say it
- 勇敢yǒnggǎnbrave (adjective)
- 加油jiāyóuGo for it! / Come on!
- 别害怕bié hàipaDon't be afraid.
Examples
勇敢一点，你可以做到的！
yǒnggǎn yìdian, nǐ kěyǐ zuòdào de!
Be brave, you can do it!
第一次去医院，要勇敢一点哦。
dìyī cì qù yīyuàn, yào yǒnggǎn yìdian o.
It's your first time going to the hospital, you need to be a little brave.
别害怕，勇敢一点！
bié hàipa, yǒnggǎn yìdian!
Don't be scared, be brave!
Pro tip: The "一点" (yì diǎn) softens the command, making it a gentle encouragement rather than a strong demand to be brave. It implies "just a little bit braver."
Related phrases
长大了 · You've grown so big再试一次 · Try again别哭 · Don't cry
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