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    Using 英雄 (yīngxióng) to refer to a hero

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    英雄 + Modifier / Standalone

    Explanation

    The noun 英雄 (yīngxióng) means "hero." It refers to a person admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. It is used in both everyday and literary language. For example, 被称为英雄 means "to be called a hero."

    Examples

    • 消防员是人们心中真正的英雄。

      xiāofángyuán shì rénmen xīnzhōng zhēnzhèng de yīngxióng.

      Firefighters are the true heroes in people's hearts.

    • 每个小孩都梦想成为拯救世界的英雄。

      měi gè xiǎohái dōu mèngxiǎng chéngwéi zhěngjiù shìjiè de yīngxióng.

      Every child dreams of becoming a hero who saves the world.

    • 她在关键时刻挺身而出，被大家称为英雄。

      tā zài guānjiàn shíkè tǐngshēn ér chū, bèi dàjiā chēng wéi yīngxióng.

      She stepped forward at the critical moment and was hailed as a hero by everyone.

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