Definition
不屈不挠 is a four-character idiom (成语) that describes a person's steadfast, unyielding attitude in the face of difficulty or opposition. It literally means 'not bend, not yield' and is used to praise sustained effort, resilience, and the refusal to compromise principle. You can use it to describe someone's fighting spirit, historical resistance movements, or personal determination.
f.e.
unyieldingindomitable (describes refusal to give in to pressure or difficulty)
Examples
- ，不屈不挠。Miàn duì kùnnán, tā shǐzhōng bù qū bù náo.In the face of difficulty, he has always been unyielding.
- 不屈不挠。Zhōngguó rénmín bù qū bù náo de jīngshén zhídé jìngpèi.The indomitable spirit of the Chinese people deserves admiration.
- 不屈不挠，。Jīngguò bù qū bù náo de dòuzhēng, tāmen zhōngyú yíngdé le shènglì.After an unyielding struggle, they finally won the victory.
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