Definition
一往直前 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to forge ahead resolutely without hesitation'. The literal image is 'charging straight forward with a single mind'. It emphasizes courage and determination, often used to describe someone who pursues a goal or faces challenges without flinching. It is similar in spirit to the more common variant 一往无前 (yī wǎng wú qián).
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to advance fearlessly without looking backto forge ahead with unwavering determination
Examples
- ，一往直前，。Zài chuàngyè de lù shàng, tā yí wǎng zhí qián, cóng bù tuìsuō.On the path of entrepreneurship, he forged ahead without ever backing down.
- 一往直前，。Zhǐyào nǐ yǒu yí wǎng zhí qián de jīngshén, rènhé kùnnan dōu néng kèfú.As long as you have the spirit of forging ahead fearlessly, you can overcome any difficulty.
- 一往直前，。Duìyuán men yí wǎng zhí qián, zhōngyú dēng shàng le shāndǐng.The team members pressed forward bravely and finally reached the summit.
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