见义勇为 act bravely in the face of injustice
Explanation
看见正义的事情就勇敢地去做。
To see justice and act bravely.
Origin Story
话说宋朝年间，京城附近住着一位名叫李刚的青年，他为人正直，乐于助人。一日，李刚上街办事，突然听到河边传来一阵呼救声。只见一名女子不慎落水，在水中挣扎。李刚毫不犹豫地跳入冰冷的河水中，奋力将女子救上岸。女子得救后，感激涕零，连连道谢。李刚并没有因此而沾沾自喜，而是默默地离开了。此事传开后，街坊邻居无不夸赞李刚见义勇为，他的义举也激励着更多的人向他学习。
During the Song Dynasty, there lived a young man named Li Gang near the capital. He was honest and kind-hearted. One day, while Li Gang was in town, he suddenly heard cries for help from the riverbank. He saw that a woman had accidentally fallen into the water and was struggling. Li Gang jumped into the icy river without hesitation and managed to rescue the woman. The woman, after being saved, expressed her gratitude. Li Gang did not boast about his act but quietly left the scene. The news spread, and the neighbours praised Li Gang’s courage and selflessness, inspiring many to follow his example.
Usage
用于赞扬那些在危急关头挺身而出，帮助他人的人。
Used to praise those who stand up and help others in times of crisis.
Examples
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看到有人落水，他毫不犹豫地跳下去救人，真是见义勇为！
jian yi yong wei shi zhong hua min zu de chuan tong mei de
Seeing someone fall into the water, he jumped in to save him without hesitation. What a courageous act!
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见义勇为是中华民族的传统美德。
Being courageous and selfless is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation。