Definition
英姿 is a literary noun describing someone's heroic, dashing, or spirited bearing — often used to praise soldiers, athletes, or historical figures. It frequently appears in the four-character idiom 英姿飒爽 (yīngzī sàshuǎng), which means 'valiant and heroic in bearing'.
n.
heroic bearingdashing appearance
Examples
- 英姿。Tā zài yuèbīngshì shàng zhǎnxiàn le jūnrén de yīng zī.He displayed the heroic bearing of a soldier on the parade ground.
- 英姿。Zhè wèi nǚ jiāngjūn de yīng zī lìng rén jìngpèi.This female general's dashing appearance is admirable.
- 英姿飒。Yùndòngyuán men yǐ yīng zī sàshuǎng de zītài rùchǎng.The athletes entered with a valiant and heroic bearing.
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