不屈不挠 (bù qū bù náo) — unyielding; indomitable (describes refusal to give in to pressure or difficulty)
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'unyielding / indomitable' — refuses to give in no matter the pressure. Carries a heroic, almost epic tone, used for struggles and enduring spirits.
idiom
unyieldingindomitable (describes refusal to give in to pressure or difficulty)
Examples
- ，不屈不挠。Miàn duì kùn nan, tā shǐ zhōng bù qū bù náo.In the face of difficulty, he has always been unyielding.
- 不屈不挠。Zhōng guó rén mín bù qū bù náo de jīng shén zhí dé jìng pèi.The indomitable spirit of the Chinese people deserves admiration.
- 不屈不挠，。Jīng guò bù qū bù náo de dòu zhēng, tā men zhōng yú yíng dé le shèng lì.After an unyielding struggle, they finally won the victory.
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