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豪杰

豪傑
háojié
noun #44,871

Meanings

  1. 1 hero
  2. 2 outstanding figure
  3. 3 towering personage

Examples

HSK 5
他是当代的一位豪杰。
Tā shì dāngdài de yī wèi háojié.
He is one of the outstanding figures of our time.
HSK 7-9
乱世出豪杰。
Luànshì chū háojié.
Troubled times produce heroes.

Tips

usage
Classical and slightly grand in register. Overlaps with 英雄 (hero) but emphasizes exceptional ability and bold character - the kind of person who stands out in turmoil. Common in historical novels and Three Kingdoms / Water Margin references.

In Pop Culture

乱世出英雄，乱世出豪杰 Luànshì chū yīngxióng, luànshì chū háojié
Troubled times produce heroes and towering figures
Proverbial framing used throughout 三国演义 and 水浒传 - every major warlord and outlaw chief is introduced as a 豪杰 of his age.

Stroke Order

豪 háo
杰 jié