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百战不殆

Word · IdiomTraditional百戰不殆

never lose in a hundred battles; be invincible; fully prepared

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

idiom

invincible; never losing a battle

literary

Literal meaning. '殆' means 'danger' or 'risk', so '不殆' means 'without danger', i.e., 'never failing'.

Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
zhì智
yǒng勇
shuāng双
quán全
 ，
dài带
lǐng领
jūn军
duì队
bǎi百
zhàn战
bù不
dài殆
 。

This general is both wise and brave, leading his army to be invincible in a hundred battles.

Zhī知
jǐ己
zhī知
bǐ彼
 ，
fāng方
néng能
bǎi百
zhàn战
bù不
dài殆
 。

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger of defeat.

2.

idiom

to be fully prepared for challenges; to ensure success through thorough planning

neutral

Metaphorical extension from warfare to general endeavors, such as business or competition.

Zài在
shāng商
chǎng场
shàng上
 ，
zhǐ只
yǒu有
jīng精
xīn心
cè策
huà划
 ，
cái才
néng能
bǎi百
zhàn战
bù不
dài殆
 。

In business, only with meticulous planning can one be consistently successful.

Tā他
duì对
zhè这
cì次
kǎo考
shì试
zuò做
le了
chōng充
fèn分
zhǔn准
bèi备
 ，
xiāng相
xìn信
kě可
yǐ以
bǎi百
zhàn战
bù不
dài殆
 。

He prepared thoroughly for this exam and believes he will pass with flying colors.