Definition
This is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'raise head, thrust out chest'. It describes a posture of confidence, pride, and high spirits — someone who walks or stands with their head up and chest out, showing no fear or shame. You can use it as a predicate or adverbial phrase to describe a person's demeanor.
v
to hold one's head high and chest outto be proud and confident
Examples
- 昂首挺胸。Tā áng shǒu tǐng xiōng de zǒu jìn le huìchǎng.He walked into the meeting hall with his head high and chest out.
- 昂首挺胸，。Zhànshìmen áng shǒu tǐng xiōng, jīngshén bǎomǎn.The soldiers stood tall and proud, full of spirit.
- ，昂首挺胸。Suīrán shībài le, dàn tā yīrán áng shǒu tǐng xiōng.Although he failed, he still held his head high.
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