三不拗六 — “The minority cannot overrule the majority”
三不拗六 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the minority cannot overrule the majority”. The will of the few cannot prevail against the many. Literally, “Three cannot contend with six”.
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尽管他有不同的意见，但最终还是“三不拗六”，大家决定了集体方案。
Although he held a different view, in the end, the minority couldn't prevail against the majority, and they all settled on the collective plan.
Idioms Related to 三不拗六
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Open the tool →Questions about 三不拗六
What does 三不拗六 mean?
三不拗六 (sān bù niù liù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the minority cannot overrule the majority”.
How do you pronounce 三不拗六?
三不拗六 is pronounced sān bù niù liù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 三不拗六 literally mean?
Literally, 三不拗六 means “Three cannot contend with six”. It is used to mean “the minority cannot overrule the majority”.
What is the Chinese definition of 三不拗六?
指少数人拗不过多数人。