Definition
侠 is a bound form (b.f.) that refers to a chivalrous hero or knight-errant, a central figure in Chinese martial arts (wuxia) culture. It appears in compounds like 侠客 (knight-errant), 武侠 (martial arts hero), and 侠义 (chivalry). The concept emphasizes bravery, righteousness, and a code of honor, often involving helping the weak and fighting injustice.
b.f.
chivalrous heroknight-errant (in Chinese martial arts and folklore)
Examples
- ，。Tā shì yí wèi xiá kè, zhuānmén bāngzhù qióngrén.He is a knight-errant who specializes in helping the poor.
- 。Zhè bù xiá yì xiǎoshuō jiǎngshù le yí gè yīngxióng de gùshì.This chivalrous novel tells the story of a hero.
- 。Wǔxiá xiǎoshuō zhōng de xiákè chángcháng wǔgōng gāoqiáng.The knights-errant in wuxia novels are often highly skilled in martial arts.
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