To show one's courage
Lu Danpi Gan, a Chinese word, Pinyin is l ù D ǎ NP ī g ā n, which means to be frank with others. The source is the ode to cicada.
The origin of Idioms
Li Yuan, Tang Dynasty, wrote in his ode to cicada slough: "if you break the texture, you will be grateful to the past; if you show your courage, please follow today."
Analysis of Idioms
A close synonym: Lu Dan PI Cheng
Idiom usage
I'm willing to tell you the truth. The collection of Dunhuang Bianwen
To show one's courage
the melon is sweet , but the stalk is bitter - gān guā kǔ dì
feel uneasy even when eating and sleeping - qǐn shí bù ān
have wide learning and a retentive memory - bó wén qiáng jì
peel off the skin and pluck out the sinews - chōu jīn bāo pí
promote what is beneficial and abolish what is harmful - xīng lì chú bì