both intelligent and courageous

both intelligent and courageous

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is zh ì y ǒ ngji ā nqu á n, which means both resourcefulness and courage. It's from the story of the red brush.

Idiom explanation

He has both wisdom and courage.

The origin of Idioms

Zhang Fengyi of Ming Dynasty wrote in the story of Hongfu, a traitor coveting: "I have always had the intention of peeping into the western capital. I have no patience. Yang Suna's old son is very famous and has both wisdom and courage. Therefore, he concealed his armour and withdrew his troops in an attempt."