unstoppable momentum; like splitting bamboo
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to advance with irresistible momentum; to carry all before one; to win victory upon victory without obstruction
literaryOriginally describing the momentum of splitting bamboo, where once the top is cut, the rest separates easily along the grain. Now used to describe continuous, effortless victories in military campaigns, sports, business, or any competitive endeavor.
Wǒ我
jūn军
shì势
rú如
pò破
zhú竹
，
lián连
kè克
shù数
chéng城
。
Our army advanced irresistibly, capturing several cities in succession.
Tā他
zài在
bǐ比
sài赛
zhōng中
shì势
rú如
pò破
zhú竹
，
yī一
lù路
shā杀
jìn进
jué决
sài赛
。
He carried all before him in the competition, advancing all the way to the finals.
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Xīn新
chǎn产
pǐn品
shàng上
shì市
hòu后
shì势
rú如
pò破
zhú竹
，
xiāo销
liàng量
jié节
jié节
pān攀
shēng升
。
After the new product hit the market, its momentum was unstoppable, with sales climbing steadily.