Definition
This is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'having both wisdom and courage.' The literal breakdown is 'wisdom + courage + both + complete.' You use it as a predicate or attribute to praise someone's well-rounded competence — not just brave, not just smart, but both. It's more elevated than saying 又聪明又勇敢.
f.e.
both resourceful and courageouspossessing both wisdom and bravery
Examples
- 智勇双全，。Nà wèi jiāngjūn zhì yǒng shuāng quán, dàilǐng shìbīng dǎ le shèngzhàng.That general, both wise and brave, led the soldiers to victory.
- ，智勇双全。Xiǎng yào zài shāngjiè chénggōng, xūyào zhì yǒng shuāng quán de rén.To succeed in the business world, you need people who are both smart and courageous.
- 智勇双全，。Tā shì gōngsī lǐ zhì yǒng shuāng quán de lǐngdǎo zhě, dàjiā dōu hěn jìngpèi.He is a leader in the company who is both wise and courageous, and everyone admires him.
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