以不变应万变 (yǐ bú) — (idiom) to cope with constant changes by adhering to a fixed principle; to adapt through consistency
Definition
Chengyu meaning to handle endless changes by holding firm to one unchanging principle — strategy of consistency, not passivity. Pairs with 以…应… ('use X to respond to Y'), where 不变 is the chosen weapon against 万变.
idiom
to cope with constant changes by adhering to a fixed principleto adapt through consistency
Examples
- ，以不变应万变。Zài zhè ge kuài sù biàn huà de shí dài, wǒ men xū yào xué huì yǐ bú.In this era of rapid change, we need to learn to cope by sticking to a fixed principle.
- 以不变应万变，。Gōng sī de chéng gōng mì jué jiù shì yǐ bú, yǐ zhì liàng wèi hé xīn yìng duì shì chǎng bō dòng.The company's secret to success is adhering to a fixed principle — putting quality at the core to deal with market fluctuations.
- 以不变应万变，。Gǔ rén shuō yǐ bú, zhè ge dào lǐ zài jīn tiān yī rán shì yòng.The ancients said 'cope with changes by staying constant' — this principle still applies today.
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