英姿

yīngzī

noun #41,177

Meanings

1 heroic bearing
2 dashing figure
3 valiant posture

Characters

hero; outstanding

posture; bearing

Examples

HSK 5

照片记录了运动员们的英姿。

Zhàopiàn jìlù le yùndòngyuán men de yīngzī.

The photos captured the athletes in their valiant glory.

HSK 7-9

他骑马时英姿飒爽。

Tā qímǎ shí yīngzīsàshuǎng.

He cuts a dashing, spirited figure on horseback.

Tips

usage

Almost always pairs with 飒爽 (sàshuǎng, crisp and spirited) -> 英姿飒爽, the standard chengyu describing soldiers, athletes, or anyone looking heroic. On its own 英姿 sounds a touch literary.

Stroke Order

英 yīng

姿 zī