Definition
不为所动 is a classical Chinese set phrase meaning 'not moved by something'. It follows the 为…所… passive structure (为 'by' + 所 passive marker + verb 动 'move'). It describes someone who remains steadfast despite persuasion, temptation, threats, or emotional appeals — often implying moral integrity or strong will.
f.e.
to remain unmoved by (words, beauty, threats, etc.)steadfast(set phrase) not swayed by outside influence
Examples
- ，不为所动。Wúlùn duìfāng rúhé quànshuō, tā dōu bú.No matter how much the other party tried to persuade him, he remained unmoved.
- ，不为所动，。Miànduì yòuhuò, tā bú, jiānshǒu le zìjǐ de yuánzé.Faced with temptation, she was not swayed and held to her principles.
- ，不为所动，。Jíshǐ suǒyǒu rén fǎnduì, tā yě bú, jiānchí zìjǐ de juédìng.Even if everyone opposed him, he remained unmoved and stuck to his decision.
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