特立独行 (tè lì dú háng) — independent in mind and action; to set one's own course
Definition
A formal idiom praising someone who thinks and acts independently, ignoring the crowd. Used in writing to describe unusual style or character, not for casual daily speech.
idiom
independent in mind and actionto set one's own course
Examples
- 特立独行，。Tā yì zhí tè lì dú háng, bú zài yì bié rén de yǎn guāng.He has always been independent in mind and action, not caring about others' opinions.
- 特立独行，。Zhè wèi huà jiā de zuò pǐn fēng gé tè lì dú háng, shēn shòu shōu cáng jiā xǐ ài.This painter's work style is unique and independent, deeply loved by collectors.
- 特立独行，。Tā zài gōng sī lǐ yǐ tè lì dú háng zhù chēng, cóng bù suí bō zhú liú.He is known in the company for his independent thinking, never going with the flow.
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