- 大丈夫 dàzhàngfu man of characterA man of courage, honor, and high principles; a manly man.
- 男子汉大丈夫 nánzǐhàndàzhàngfu true mana man of character; a true man; (coll.) he-man
- 无毒不丈夫 wúdúbùzhàngfu ruthlessA great man must be ruthless; to achieve one's goals, one cannot afford to be soft-hearted.
- 大丈夫能屈能伸 dàzhàngfunéngqūnéngshēn adaptablea person of character is able to adapt to circumstances, knowing when to yield and when to stand firm