义不反顾 — “To press forward with unwavering determination for a righteous cause”
义不反顾 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to press forward with unwavering determination for a righteous cause”. To act resolutely and without hesitation, driven by a sense of justice, never looking back or shrinking from danger. Literally, “Never look back for justice”.
义不反顾 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 义不反顾
During the Western Han Dynasty, Emperor Wu dispatched his minister Tang Meng to develop the 'Southwestern Yi' region. Tang Meng conscripted a large number of common laborers and executed some tribal chiefs, which subsequently led to widespread unrest.
To pacify the situation, Emperor Wu then sent Sima Xiangru. Sima Xiangru composed a proclamation titled 'Edict to Ba and Shu,' in which he urged the people of Ba and Shu to 'act with righteousness and never look back, and to plan without any thought of retreat.' Through skillful communication and diplomacy, Sima Xiangru successfully resolved the conflicts and restored peace.
Idioms Related to 义不反顾
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More idioms starting with 义
- yì义bù不zhǔ主cái财，，cí慈bù不zhǔ主bīng兵Righteousness avoids wealth, compassion avoids war
- yì义bù不qǔ取róng容Uphold justice without compromise
- yì义bù不róng容cí辞be bound by duty
- yì义bù不shēng生cái财Righteousness does not generate wealth
- yì义bù不cí辞nán难righteousness does not shrink from difficulty
- yì义xíng刑yì义shā杀just punishment and righteous execution
- yì义fū夫jié节fù妇dutiful husband and virtuous wife
- yì义shān山ēn恩hǎi海profound kindness and obligation
- yì义xíng形yú于sè色righteous indignation on one's face
- yì义fèn愤tián填xiōng胸filled with righteous indignation
- yì义fèn愤tián填yīng膺filled with righteous indignation
- yì义duàn断ēn恩jué绝bond of affection and kindness completely severed
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Open the tool →Questions about 义不反顾
What does 义不反顾 mean?
义不反顾 (yì bù fǎn gù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to press forward with unwavering determination for a righteous cause”.
How do you pronounce 义不反顾?
义不反顾 is pronounced yì bù fǎn gù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 义不反顾 literally mean?
Literally, 义不反顾 means “Never look back for justice”. It is used to mean “to press forward with unwavering determination for a righteous cause”.
Where does 义不反顾 come from?
义不反顾 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 义不反顾?
秉义直前，决不回顾退缩。