当断不断 — “To be indecisive or hesitant when a firm decision is required”
当断不断 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be indecisive or hesitant when a firm decision is required”. Literally, “Should decide but doesn't”.
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他在关键时刻总是当断不断，错失了很多好机会
He always hesitates when a decision is needed, missing many good opportunities.
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Open the tool →Questions about 当断不断
What does 当断不断 mean?
当断不断 (dāng duàn bù duàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be indecisive or hesitant when a firm decision is required”.
How do you pronounce 当断不断?
当断不断 is pronounced dāng duàn bù duàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 当断不断 literally mean?
Literally, 当断不断 means “Should decide but doesn't”. It is used to mean “to be indecisive or hesitant when a firm decision is required”.
What is the Chinese definition of 当断不断?
指应该决断的时候不能决断。