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负隅顽抗 (fù yú wán kàng) — to put up a stubborn resistance (especially when already cornered or doomed)

Definition

A chengyu meaning 'to fight stubbornly with one's back to the wall' — to resist desperately even though defeat is certain. Stronger and more literary than everyday 抵抗.

idiom
to put up a stubborn resistance (especially when already cornered or doomed)

Examples

  • ，负隅顽抗，。
    Jǐn guǎn zhèng jù què záo, tā réng rán fù yú wán kàng, bù kěn rèn zuì.
    Despite conclusive evidence, he still put up a stubborn resistance and refused to confess.
  • ，负隅顽抗。
    Dí rén yǐ jīng dàn jìn liáng jué, què hái zài fù yú wán kàng.
    The enemy had run out of ammunition and food, yet they were still putting up a stubborn resistance.
  • ，负隅顽抗，。
    Zài tán pàn zhōng, duì fāng fù yú wán kàng, bù kěn zuò chū rèn hé ràng bù.
    During the negotiations, the other side put up a stubborn resistance and refused to make any concessions.

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