Definition
雄赳赳 is an ABB-pattern reduplicated adverb that describes someone walking or standing with a proud, confident, and spirited demeanor — like a soldier on parade or someone who feels unstoppable. It's almost always used with 气昂昂 (qì áng áng) in the set phrase 雄赳赳，气昂昂 to intensify the image of high morale. You'll hear it in military contexts, sports team pep talks, or describing someone who's visibly full of energy and courage.
adv.
valiantlygallantlywith a proud and confident stride
Examples
- 雄赳赳。Tā xióng jiū jiū de zǒu zài duìwǔ zuì qiánmiàn.He walked at the very front of the team, valiant and proud.
- 雄赳赳，，。Zhànshìmen xióng jiū jiū, qì áng áng, zhǔnbèi chūfā.The soldiers, full of spirit and morale, prepared to set off.
- 雄赳赳。Xiǎo yùndòngyuánmen xióng jiū jiū de zǒu jìn sàichǎng.The young athletes strode into the arena with gallant confidence.
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