攻无不克
攻无不克 (gōng wú bù kè) literally means “attack nothing not conquered” and expresses “win every battle; never fail in attacks”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving success and perseverance.
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Win every battle; never fail in attacks
Pronunciation: gōng wú bù kè Literal meaning: Attack nothing not conquered
Origin & Usage
This idiom describes attacks (攻) having nothing (无) not (不) conquered (克). It depicts military forces that succeed in every assault. The phrase was used for armies with perfect records. Modern usage describes consistent success in any competitive endeavor, teams or individuals who achieve every goal they attempt.
Examples
English: "The army had never lost a battle."
Chinese: 这支军队攻无不克。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 攻无不克 mean in English?
攻无不克 (gōng wú bù kè) literally translates to “Attack nothing not conquered” and is used to express “Win every battle; never fail in attacks”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Success & Perseverance category.
When is 攻无不克 used?
Situation: The army had never lost a battle.
What is the pinyin for 攻无不克?
The pinyin pronunciation for 攻无不克 is “gōng wú bù kè”.