不攻自破 — “To collapse or fail on its own without external attack”
不攻自破 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to collapse or fail on its own without external attack”. (of an argument or theory) to be indefensible or unsustainable. Literally, “without attack, breaks by itself”.
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Open the tool →Questions about 不攻自破
What does 不攻自破 mean?
不攻自破 (bù gōng zì pò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to collapse or fail on its own without external attack”.
How do you pronounce 不攻自破?
不攻自破 is pronounced bù gōng zì pò in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不攻自破 literally mean?
Literally, 不攻自破 means “without attack, breaks by itself”. It is used to mean “to collapse or fail on its own without external attack”.
What is the Chinese definition of 不攻自破?
无须攻击，自己就会破灭。形容论点站不住脚，经不起反驳或攻击。