Definition
不倒翁 is a classic toy (a roly-poly or daruma doll) that rocks but never falls over, symbolizing resilience. In everyday speech, it's also used figuratively for someone who always bounces back from setbacks — a person who 'won't stay down.'
n.
roly-poly toydaruma doll(figurative) resilient person who always recovers from setbacks
Examples
- 不倒翁，。Zhège bù dǎo wēng hěn yǒuyìsi, zěnme tuī dōu bú huì dǎo.This roly-poly toy is really interesting — no matter how you push it, it won't fall over.
- ，不倒翁。Shībài le bú yào qìněi, yào zuò yí ge bù dǎo wēng.Don't be discouraged by failure — be a person who always bounces back.
- 不倒翁，。Tā jiù xiàng ge bù dǎo wēng, měi cì yù dào kùnnan dōu néng chóngxīn zhàn qǐlái.He's like a roly-poly doll — every time he faces difficulties, he stands right back up.
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