Definition
防不胜防 is a fixed expression meaning 'impossible to defend against' or 'cannot guard against every attack'. It is used when one is overwhelmed by repeated or relentless attacks, criticisms, or problems—no matter how hard you try, some will always get through. The phrase is common in contexts like online harassment, sports defense, or persistent difficulties.
f.e.
impossible to defend effectively / cannot guard against every attack
Examples
- ，。Zài wǎngluò shídài, gèzhǒng wǎngluò gōngjī ràng rén fáng bù shèng fáng.In the internet age, various online attacks are impossible to defend against.
- ，防不胜防。Duìfāng qiúduì de jìngōng shífēn měngliè, zhēnshi fáng bù shèng fáng.The opposing team's offense was so fierce that it was truly impossible to defend against.
- ，防不胜防。Miànduì céngchūbùqióng de yáoyán, gōngzhòng wǎngwǎng gǎndào fáng bù shèng fáng.Faced with an endless stream of rumors, the public often feels helpless to defend against them.
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