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所向披靡

Word · Verb

to sweep all before one; to be invincible

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

verb

to sweep everything before one; to be invincible; to carry all before one

formal

Originally a military term describing an overwhelming force that sweeps away all obstacles. Now used broadly for unstoppable momentum in sports, business, or any competitive field. Often carries a positive connotation of strength and efficiency.

Wǒ我
jūn军
suǒ所
xiàng向
pī披
mǐ靡
 ,
dí敌
rén人
wàng望
fēng风
ér而
táo逃
 。

Our army swept all before it, and the enemy fled at the mere news.

Zhè这
zhī支
qiú球
duì队
zài在
běn本
sài赛
jì季
suǒ所
xiàng向
pī披
mǐ靡
 ,
wèi未
cháng尝
bài败
jì绩
 。

This team has been invincible this season, without a single defeat.

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Píng凭
jiè借
chuàng创
xīn新
de的
jì技
shù术
 ,
gāi该
gōng公
sī司
zài在
shì市
chǎng场
shàng上
suǒ所
xiàng向
pī披
mǐ靡
 。

With its innovative technology, the company has swept all competitors aside in the market.