Definition
势不可挡 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that means 'overwhelming' or 'unstoppable momentum'. It describes a force, trend, or movement that cannot be resisted. The literal reading is 'momentum cannot be blocked'. Use it as a predicate or attributive to comment on powerful developments in society, technology, nature, or personal resolve.
v
overwhelmingunstoppable (describes a force or trend that cannot be resisted)
Examples
- 势不可挡，。Zhège cháoliú shì bú, dàjiā dōu gēnzhe gǎibiàn.This trend is unstoppable; everyone is following and changing.
- 势不可挡，。Kējì de fāzhǎn shì bú, wǒmen yào búduàn xuéxí.The development of technology is unstoppable; we must keep learning.
- 势不可挡，。Tā de juéxīn shì bú, yídìng huì chénggōng.His determination is unstoppable; he will definitely succeed.
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