不辱使命

bùrǔshǐmìng

idiom #57,748

Meanings

1 to live up to one's mission (idiom)
2 to not disgrace the task entrusted to one
3 to complete an assignment with honor

Characters

to disgrace; dishonor

command; mandate

Examples

他顺利完成任务，可谓不辱使命。

Tā shùnlì wánchéng rènwu, kěwèi bùrǔshǐmìng.

He completed the mission smoothly — truly lived up to what was asked of him.

外交官不辱使命，为国家赢得了尊重。

Wàijiāoguān bùrǔshǐmìng, wèi guójiā yíngdé le zūnzhòng.

The diplomats did their duty and earned respect for their country.

我们一定不辱使命，全力以赴。

Wǒmen yīdìng bùrǔshǐmìng, quánlì yǐfù.

We will honor the task given us and give it our all.

Tips

usage

Formal praise for someone completing a significant assignment — usually diplomatic, military, or organizational missions. Not for everyday tasks. Often follows 顺利完成 or appears in reports.

grammar

Literal: 不 (not) + 辱 (disgrace) + 使命 (mission). 辱 here is a verb — 'to bring disgrace upon.' The structure says: 'did not bring disgrace upon the mission.'

Stroke Order

不 bù

辱 rǔ

使 shǐ

命 mìng