What does 锐不可当 mean?

锐不可当 (ruì bù kě dāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unstoppable”.

How do you pronounce 锐不可当?

锐不可当 is pronounced ruì bù kě dāng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 锐不可当 literally mean?

Literally, 锐不可当 means “Sharp and irresistible”. It is used to mean “Unstoppable”.

Where does 锐不可当 come from?

锐不可当 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 锐不可当?

锐：锐气；当：抵挡。形容勇往直前的气势，不可抵挡。

锐不可当 — “Unstoppable”

锐不可当 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unstoppable”. Irresistible; too powerful to be resisted or stopped. Literally, “Sharp and irresistible”.

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锐不可当 Pronunciation and Pinyin

锐ruì
不bù
可kě
当dāng

锐不可当 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
锐	ruì	12	Sharp, keen, incisive
不	bù	4	not
可	kě	5	can, may, suitable
当	dāng	6	to act as or serve as

Example Sentence with 锐不可当

这支新成立的创业团队，凭借其创新理念和高效执行力，在市场上锐不可当，迅速占据了一席之地。

This newly established startup team, with its innovative ideas and efficient execution, was unstoppable in the market, quickly securing a firm foothold.

Origin and Story of 锐不可当

During the Five Dynasties period, shortly after Emperor Taizu Guo Wei of Later Zhou ascended the throne, Liu Min, the Jiedushi (military commissioner) of Hedong from Later Han, led his army to attack Jinzhou.

Emperor Taizu Zhou dispatched the ever-victorious general Wang Jun to relieve the siege. Upon reaching Shanzhou, Wang Jun's army halted to rest. The Emperor then sent Zhai Shousu to urge him forward.

Wang Jun explained that he deliberately avoided a direct clash with Liu Min's formidable and irresistible army to prevent heavy losses.

Perceiving the unfavorable situation, Liu Min eventually withdrew his troops.

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Questions about 锐不可当

What does 锐不可当 mean?: 锐不可当 (ruì bù kě dāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unstoppable”.
How do you pronounce 锐不可当?: 锐不可当 is pronounced ruì bù kě dāng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 锐不可当 literally mean?: Literally, 锐不可当 means “Sharp and irresistible”. It is used to mean “Unstoppable”.
Where does 锐不可当 come from?: 锐不可当 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 锐不可当?: 锐：锐气；当：抵挡。形容勇往直前的气势，不可抵挡。

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