勇气和力量
yǒng qì hé lì liàng
Courage and strength · trad. 勇氣和力量
勇气和力量 (yǒngqì hé lìliàng) is a common phrase to express both moral courage and inner or physical strength in Mandarin Chinese. It's often used when discussing resilience, facing challenges, or overcoming difficulties.
When to use it
Neutral and widely applicable. While 勇气 and 力量 are nouns, you can use adjectives like 勇敢 (yǒnggǎn, brave) or 坚强 (jiānqiáng, strong/resilient) to describe someone who possesses these qualities. There isn't a direct 'reply' to this phrase, as it's typically used in descriptive or encouraging contexts.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “YONG-chee huh LEE-lee-ang.” 勇气 has a rising tone on 勇 and a falling tone on 气. 力量 has a falling tone on 力 and a neutral tone on 量.
Other ways to say it
- 勇气yǒng qìcourage (noun)
- 力量lì liàngstrength (noun)
- 勇敢和坚强yǒng gǎn hé jiān qiángbrave and strong (adjectives)
Examples
他需要勇气和力量来面对挑战。
tā xū yào yǒng qì hé lì liàng lái miàn duì tiǎo zhàn 。
He needs courage and strength to face the challenge.
我们从她身上看到了巨大的勇气和力量。
wǒ men cóng tā shēn shàng kàn dào le jù dà de yǒng qì hé lì liàng 。
We saw great courage and strength in her.
愿你拥有勇气和力量去追求梦想。
yuàn nǐ yōng yǒu yǒng qì hé lì liàng qù zhuī qiú mèng xiǎng 。
May you have the courage and strength to pursue your dreams.
Pro tip: Remember that 勇气 (courage) and 力量 (strength) are nouns. If you want to describe someone as 'courageous' or 'strong,' you'd use the adjectives 勇敢 (yǒnggǎn) and 坚强 (jiānqiáng) respectively.
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