侠肝义胆 chivalrous heart and courage
Explanation
形容胸怀坦荡，富有正义感，敢于为正义而斗争的人。
Describes someone with a generous heart, strong sense of justice, and the courage to fight for it.
Origin Story
话说在古代某个小镇上，一位名叫李白的侠客以其侠肝义胆闻名。一日，他路过集市，见到一伙恶霸欺压百姓，强抢民财。李白见此情景，义愤填膺，拔剑而起，与恶霸展开激烈的打斗。他身手敏捷，武艺高强，最终将恶霸制服，百姓们都拍手称快，纷纷赞扬李白的侠肝义胆。此后，李白行侠仗义，锄强扶弱，惩恶扬善，成为小镇上的守护神，百姓们都将他视为英雄，传颂他的侠肝义胆的故事。
In an ancient town, a chivalrous hero named Li Bai was known for his courage and righteousness. One day, while passing a market, he witnessed a group of bullies oppressing the townspeople and stealing their belongings. Filled with righteous anger, Li Bai drew his sword and engaged in fierce battle with the bullies. With his swift movements and exceptional martial arts skills, he subdued the bullies. The townspeople cheered and praised his chivalrous spirit. After this, Li Bai continued to help those in need, protecting the weak and eliminating evil, becoming the town's guardian and a true hero.
Usage
作谓语、定语；用于形容人的品质。
Used as predicate or attributive; used to describe a person's quality.
Examples
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他侠肝义胆，路见不平一声吼。
tā xiágān yìdǎn, lùjiàn bùpíng yīshēng hǒu
He is chivalrous and courageous, always speaking up for justice.
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面对歹徒的威胁，他侠肝义胆，挺身而出。
miànduì dǎitú de wēixié, tā xiágān yìdǎn, tǐngshēn'érchū
He stood up for those in need and was known for his bravery and kindness.
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张三侠肝义胆，为民除害，深受百姓爱戴。
zhāngsān xiágān yìdǎn, wèimín chúhài, shēnshòu bàixìng àidài
He is a hero for the people.