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所向披靡

suǒxiàngpīmǐ
idiom #20,173

Meanings

  1. 1 to sweep everything before one
  2. 2 to be invincible
  3. 3 to carry all before one

Examples

这支球队赛季中所向披靡，无人能挡。
Zhè zhī qiúduì sàijì zhōng suǒxiàngpīmǐ, wú rén néng dǎng.
This team was invincible throughout the season, unstoppable by anyone.
古代的蒙古骑兵所向披靡，征服了大片领土。
Gǔdài de Měnggǔ qíbīng suǒxiàngpīmǐ, zhēngfú le dà piàn lǐngtǔ.
The ancient Mongol cavalry swept all before them and conquered vast territories.

Tips

memory
所向 = wherever one goes; 披靡 = (grass/enemy) blown aside. Picture a force so powerful it parts everything in its path like a strong wind parting grass.

Stroke Order

所 suǒ
向 xiàng
披 pī
靡 mǐ