Definition
不争 has two main senses: as a verb it means 'to not strive for or contend over something' (e.g., fame, profit), often carrying a philosophical or Daoist tone of letting go. It can also function as an adjective meaning 'incontestable' or 'undeniable' (as in 不争的事实 'an indisputable fact'), but that use falls outside the verb part of speech listed here. As a verb, it typically takes an object like 名利 or appears alone in a stance of non-contention.
v
to not strive forto not contend for
Examples
- 不争,。Tā bú mínglì, zhǐ qiú ānxīn.He does not strive for fame or profit, only seeks peace of mind.
- 不争,。Lǎozǐ de sīxiǎng chàngdǎo bú, shùnyìng zìrán.Laozi's philosophy advocates not contending and going along with nature.
- ,不争,。Zài zhège wèntí shàng, tā xuǎnzé bú, tuì le yí bù.On this issue, he chose not to contend and took a step back.
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