vũ dũng

Người lính vũ dũng bảo vệ thành trì.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Martial and brave; strong and intrepid: Describes a person, especially a warrior or soldier, who possesses both formidable physical strength and courageous, fearless spirit. It combines the qualities of martial prowess ("vũ") and bravery ("dũng").

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Vị tướng ấy nổi tiếng là một người vũ dũng. (That general is famous for being a strong and intrepid person.)
  • Tinh thần vũ dũng của các chiến binh được ca ngợi. (The martial bravery of the warriors is praised.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is classical and literary, often used in historical, literary, or formal contexts to describe heroic figures, not in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Dũng cảm (adj): brave, courageous (a more common modern synonym for the "bravery" aspect).
• Dũng mãnh (adj): valiant, powerfully brave (emphasizes vigorous strength).
• Vũ biền (adj): brute force, brawn without wisdom (a related but often negative term implying only physical strength).

Synonyms

• Valiant: Possessing or showing courage or determination.
• Intrepid: Fearless; adventurous.
• Stalwart: Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; also can imply sturdy bravery.

Related Idioms

• While "vũ dũng" itself is not typically part of a common idiom, it embodies the classical ideal found in phrases like:
  • Văn võ song toàn: Excelling in both literary arts and martial arts, a related concept of the complete, accomplished hero.