所向无敌
所向无敌 (suǒ xiàng wú dí) literally means “wherever directed, no enemies” and expresses “be invincible; have no rivals”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving success and perseverance.
Also searched as: suo xiang wu di, suo xiang wu di,所向无敌 meaning, 所向无敌 in english
Be invincible; have no rivals
Pronunciation: suǒ xiàng wú dí Literal meaning: Wherever directed, no enemies
Origin & Usage
Wherever (所) it is directed (向), there is no (无) opponent (敌). The difference from 所向披靡 is worth having: that phrase describes opposition being flattened, and this one describes there being none to flatten. The claim concerns the field rather than the fighting — nobody is in a position to make a contest of it. A dominant player during a period when the competition has simply not turned up — the stronger and the rarer of the two.
Examples
English: "At his peak, no competitor could challenge him."
Chinese: 在巅峰时期，他所向无敌。
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Be invincible; defeat all opponents
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 所向无敌 mean in English?
所向无敌 (suǒ xiàng wú dí) literally translates to “Wherever directed, no enemies” and is used to express “Be invincible; have no rivals”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Success & Perseverance category.
When is 所向无敌 used?
Situation: At his peak, no competitor could challenge him.
What is the pinyin for 所向无敌?
The pinyin pronunciation for 所向无敌 is “suǒ xiàng wú dí”.