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昂首挺胸

ángshǒutǐngxiōng
idiom #35,315

Meanings

  1. 1 head held high and chest out
  2. 2 standing proudly
  3. 3 confident and spirited bearing

Examples

士兵们昂首挺胸走过检阅台。
Shìbīngmen ángshǒu tǐngxiōng zǒuguò jiǎnyuètái.
The soldiers marched past the reviewing stand with heads high and chests out.
无论遇到什么困难，他都昂首挺胸面对。
Wúlùn yùdào shénme kùnnan, tā dōu ángshǒu tǐngxiōng miànduì.
No matter what difficulties he meets, he faces them with his head held high.
她昂首挺胸走进会场，自信满满。
Tā ángshǒu tǐngxiōng zǒujìn huìchǎng, zìxìn mǎnmǎn.
She strode into the hall head high, full of confidence.

Tips

usage
Positive — signals pride, confidence, defiance. Opposite of 垂头丧气 (head down, dispirited).

Stroke Order

昂 áng
首 shǒu
挺 tǐng
胸 xiōng