势不可挡

النطق: shì bù kě dǎng المعنى الحرفي: Momentum that cannot be blocked

الأصل والاستخدام

This idiom originated in military contexts during the Three Kingdoms period, describing armies with such overwhelming momentum (势) that they could not (不可) be blocked or resisted (挡). The concept of 'shi' (势) is central to Chinese strategic thinking, representing the dynamic force or momentum of a situation. Sunzi's 'Art of War' extensively discusses harnessing and creating unstoppable momentum. Modern usage extends to any powerful trend, movement, or force that cannot be resisted, from market forces to social changes.

أمثلة

الإنجليزية: "The technological revolution is an unstoppable force reshaping society."

الصينية: 科技革命势不可挡，正在重塑社会。