不得人心 (bù dé rén xīn) — not enjoy popular support; be unpopular
Definition
Set phrase meaning 'unpopular' — a policy, leader, or action that has lost the people's favor. Often followed by 而 to introduce the consequence (被迫下台, 被取消).
adjective
not enjoy popular supportbe unpopular
Examples
- 不得人心，。Zhè ge zhèng cè bù dé rén xīn, hěn kuài jiù bèi qǔ xiāo le.This policy was unpopular and was soon cancelled.
- 不得人心，。Tā de zuò fǎ bù dé rén xīn, hěn duō rén biǎo shì fǎn duì.His approach is unpopular; many people have expressed opposition.
- 不得人心。Nà wèi zǒng tǒng yīn wèi bù dé rén xīn ér bèi pò xià tái.That president was forced to step down because he lacked popular support.
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