百足不僵 — “A centipede dies but doesn't fall stiff”
百足不僵 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a powerful or well-established organization or individual is not easily overthrown or destroyed, even when facing difficulties”. Literally, “A centipede dies but doesn't fall stiff”.
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Open the tool →Questions about 百足不僵
What does 百足不僵 mean?
百足不僵 (bǎi zú bù jiāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a powerful or well-established organization or individual is not easily overthrown or destroyed, even when facing difficulties”.
How do you pronounce 百足不僵?
百足不僵 is pronounced bǎi zú bù jiāng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 百足不僵 literally mean?
Literally, 百足不僵 means “a centipede dies but doesn't fall stiff”. It is used to mean “a powerful or well-established organization or individual is not easily overthrown or destroyed, even when facing difficulties”.
What is the Chinese definition of 百足不僵?
比喻势力雄厚的集体或个人一时不易垮台。