The character 勇 (yǒng) refers to the concepts of bravery, courage, and valour.
It is composed of two parts: the character 甬 (yǒng) on top, from which 勇 (yǒng) receives its pronunciation, and the radical and character 力 (lì) on the bottom, which provides the meaning.
力 (lì) means strength and also indicates power, influence, and capability. The character depicts a person reaching down and using the strength of the arm to pick up an object, with the 丿 stroke representing the arm and the hooked stroke around it representing the hand.
Two common character combinations using 勇 are 勇氣 (yǒng qì), referring to having a brave spirit and being courageous; and 勇敢 (yǒng gǎn ), meaning to be daring, bold, brave, and valiant.
The phrase 有勇無謀 (yǒu yǒng wú móu) refers to someone who is brave but has no plan, while 智勇雙全 (zhì yǒng shuāng quán) is used to describe someone who is both wise and courageous.
