Definition
适者生存 is a fixed phrase from Darwin's theory of evolution, literally meaning 'the fit survive.' It refers to the natural selection process where organisms best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce. In modern Chinese, it's also used metaphorically in competitive contexts (business, exams, society) to mean that only the strongest or most adaptable will succeed.
f.e.
survival of the fittest
Examples
- ，适者生存。Zài jīliè de shìchǎng jìngzhēng zhōng, shì zhě shēng cún shì yì tiáo bú biàn de fǎzé.In fierce market competition, survival of the fittest is an unchanging rule.
- 适者生存。Dá'ěrwén de jìnhuàlùn héxīn jiù shì shì zhě shēng cún.The core of Darwin's theory of evolution is survival of the fittest.
- ，适者生存。Zhège hángyè táotàilǜ hěn gāo, zhēnzhèng tǐxiàn le shì zhě shēng cún.This industry has a very high elimination rate, truly reflecting survival of the fittest.
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