Definition
This is a chengyu (four-character idiom) meaning 'extremely fragile' or 'unable to withstand even the slightest attack or criticism'. Literally 'not able to bear a single blow', it describes anything—a person, an argument, a system, or a defense—that collapses under minimal pressure.
f.e.
extremely fragileunable to withstand even the slightest attack or criticism
Examples
- 不堪一击，。Zhège lùndiǎn shízài bú, hěn róngyì bèi fǎnbó.This argument is really fragile; it's easily refuted.
- 不堪一击，。Tāmen de fángshǒu bú, duìfāng qīngyì jiù défēn le.Their defense couldn't withstand a single blow; the opponent scored easily.
- 不堪一击。Quēfá jīngyàn de tuánduì wǎngwǎng bú.Teams lacking experience often cannot withstand even one setback.
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