矢志不渝 (shǐ zhì bú) — unswervingly; with unwavering determination; steadfast
Definition
A formal chengyu meaning 'unswervingly devoted to a chosen goal' — emphasizes long-term loyalty to an ideal. Used in written or solemn contexts, e.g. 矢志不渝地追求 (pursue with steadfast resolve).
idiom
unswervinglywith unwavering determinationsteadfast
Examples
- 矢志不渝，。Tā shǐ zhì bú dì zhuī qiú zì jǐ de mèng xiǎng, cóng bú fàng qì.He pursued his dreams with unwavering determination, never giving up.
- 矢志不渝。Zhōng guó rén mín shǐ zhì bú dì zǒu shè huì zhǔ yì dào lù.The Chinese people steadfastly follow the socialist path.
- 矢志不渝，，。Tā shǐ zhì bú, jīng guò èr shí nián yán jiū, zhōng yú qǔ dé le tū pò.She remained unswerving, and after twenty years of research finally achieved a breakthrough.
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