- 男儿有泪不轻弹 nán'éryǒulèibùqīngtán real men do not easily cryA proverb meaning that men should not easily shed tears or show weakness; real men keep their composure even when facing great hardship.
- 男儿当自强 nán'érdāngzìqiáng men should strive for self-improvementa young man should be determined to strengthen himself through his own efforts
