noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to a chivalrous, brave spirit, often associated with helping the weak and upholding justice. Somewhat literary or old-fashioned; in modern contexts, it may evoke a romanticized, heroic ideal.
You can feel a spirit of chivalry in his actions.
That novel depicts the bravery of a young man.
Compound of 勇 (bravery) and 侠 (chivalry). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination has been used to express a chivalrous, heroic ideal.