所向披靡
所向披靡 (suǒ xiàng pī mǐ) literally means “wherever directed, all fall” and expresses “be invincible; defeat all opponents”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving success and perseverance.
Also searched as: suo xiang pi mi, suo xiang pi mi,所向披靡 meaning, 所向披靡 in english
Be invincible; defeat all opponents
Pronunciation: suǒ xiàng pī mǐ Literal meaning: Wherever directed, all fall
Origin & Usage
This idiom describes wherever (所) directed (向), all fall (披靡). It depicts an unstoppable force that defeats everything in its path. The phrase was used for victorious armies that conquered all opposition. Modern usage describes overwhelming dominance in any field - sports teams that win every game, businesses that defeat all competitors.
Examples
English: "Their championship team dominated every opponent."
Chinese: 他们的冠军球队所向披靡。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 所向披靡 mean in English?
所向披靡 (suǒ xiàng pī mǐ) literally translates to “Wherever directed, all fall” and is used to express “Be invincible; defeat all opponents”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Success & Perseverance category.
When is 所向披靡 used?
Situation: Their championship team dominated every opponent.
What is the pinyin for 所向披靡?
The pinyin pronunciation for 所向披靡 is “suǒ xiàng pī mǐ”.