🇬🇧🇨🇳 courageous - 勇敢 : English Lesson

Meaning of "courageous" ("勇敢"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Being courageous means you feel scared but still choose to do the right or important thing, like trying something new, standing up for a friend, or facing a big challenge instead of running away.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The courageous librarian told the class, "You may use the glitter… if you dare to clean it up afterward."

My courageous grandma rode a roller coaster while yelling, "I pay taxes and I fear nothing!"

Our courageous teacher ate the cafeteria mystery meat to prove it was safe, and the whole class gasped like it was a stunt show.

I felt very courageous raising my hand to say, "I don’t get it," when everyone else was just nodding and pretending their brains weren’t turned off.

A surprisingly courageous animal is the tiny honeybee, which will zoom right up to huge humans and bears to protect its hive.

A courageous girl saw a small cat trapped high in the rain. A courageous breath, then she climbed the slick trunk. A courageous grip held the branch; a courageous reach pulled the shaking cat close. The rain eased, neighbors cheered, and the courageous girl smiled as the kitten curled safe in her coat.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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