势不可挡

Phát âm: shì bù kě dǎng Nghĩa đen: Momentum that cannot be blocked

Nguồn gốc & Cách sử dụng

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.

Ví dụ

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

Tiếng Trung: 科技革命势不可挡，正在重塑社会。