Definition
侠客 refers to a heroic, chivalrous figure in Chinese martial arts (wuxia) culture — a wandering swordsman who rights wrongs, helps the weak, and follows a personal code of honor, often outside the law. Unlike the Western knight-errant, the Chinese 侠客 is not tied to a feudal lord or religious order; their motivation is personal loyalty and justice (义). The term carries strong romantic and cultural associations from classic novels like Water Margin and modern wuxia fiction by Jin Yong.
n.
chivalrous swordsmanknight-errant (in Chinese martial arts tradition)
Examples
- 侠客，。Zhè wèi xiá kè lù jiàn bù píng, bá dāo xiāng zhù.This chivalrous swordsman saw injustice on the road and drew his sword to help.
- 侠客。Jīn Yōng de xiǎoshuō lǐ sùzào le xǔduō jīngdiǎn de xiá kè xíngxiàng.Jin Yong's novels created many classic knight-errant characters.
- 侠客，。Zhēnzhèng de xiá kè bùjǐn wǔgōng gāoqiáng, gèng yào xīn huái dà yì.A true knight-errant not only has superb martial arts but must also uphold righteousness in his heart.
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