百战不殆 (bǎi zhàn bù dài) — to be ever-victorious; to win every battle; to be invincible; to come out on top every time
Definition
Literary idiom from Sunzi: 'to win every battle, be invincible.' Used for lasting dominance in competition, war, or business — far stronger than the everyday 战胜.
idiom
to be ever-victoriousto win every battleto be invincibleto come out on top every time
Examples
- 殆，。Zhè jiā gōng sī zài shì chǎng shàng bǎi zhàn bù dài, cóng wèi kuī sǔn guò.This company is invincible in the market and has never suffered a loss.
- ，百战不殆。Tā yán jiū bīng fǎ duō nián, zì rèn kě yǐ bǎi zhàn bù dài.He has studied military strategy for years and believes he can be invincible.
- ，百战不殆。Zhǐ yǒu zhī jǐ zhī bǐ, cái néng bǎi zhàn bù dài.Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle.
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