Definition
矢志不渝 is a formal four-character idiom that means 'to swear one will never change course' — it describes unwavering commitment to a goal, principle, or belief. The character 矢 means 'vow' (from 发誓), 志 means 'will/determination', and 不渝 means 'unchanging'. It is typically used in written or elevated speech to praise someone's persistent devotion, often in contexts like personal ideals, national policies, or long-term careers.
f.e.
unswervinglywith unwavering determinationsteadfast
Examples
- 矢志不渝，。Tā shǐ zhì bú de zhuīqiú zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng, cóng bú fàngqì.He pursued his dreams with unwavering determination, never giving up.
- 矢志不渝。Zhōngguó rénmín shǐ zhì bú de zǒu shèhuìzhǔyì dàolù.The Chinese people steadfastly follow the socialist path.
- 矢志不渝，，。Tā shǐ zhì bú, jīngguò èrshí nián yánjiū, zhōngyú qǔdé le tūpò.She remained unswerving, and after twenty years of research finally achieved a breakthrough.
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