Definition
长驱直入 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to drive straight in without resistance' or 'to advance unimpeded'. It originally described a military force marching deep into enemy territory without opposition, but you can also use it figuratively for any situation where someone enters or proceeds directly and smoothly, often bypassing obstacles. The literal components are 长 (long), 驱 (drive), 直 (straight), 入 (enter).
idiom
to advance unimpededto drive straight in (originally military, now also figurative)
Examples
- 长驱直入，。Díjūn cháng, hěn kuài jiù zhànlǐng le chéngshì.The enemy army drove straight in and quickly occupied the city.
- 长驱直入。Zhè jiā gōngsī píngjiè yōuzhì chǎnpǐn cháng hǎiwài shìchǎng.This company, relying on quality products, drove straight into overseas markets.
- 长驱直入，。Tánpàn zhōng tā cháng, zhíjiē tíchū le héxīn yāoqiú.During the negotiations, he drove straight in and directly raised the core demands.
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