立于不败之地

立於不敗之地
lìyúbúbàizhīdì
idiom #65,921

Meanings

  1. 1 to place oneself in an invincible position
  2. 2 to secure an unassailable position
  3. 3 to guarantee oneself against defeat

Examples

HSK 6
Zhǎngwò héxīn jìshù, qǐyè cáinéng lìyúbúbàizhīdì.
Only by mastering core technology can an enterprise secure an invincible position.
HSK 6
Zhǐyǒu búduàn xuéxí, cáinéng zài zhíchǎng shàng lìyúbúbàizhīdì.
Only by constantly learning can one stay invincible in the workplace.

Tips

history
From 《孙子·军形》: 故善战者,立于不败之地,而不失敌之败也。 Sun Tzu argues that the skilled commander first positions himself where defeat is impossible, then waits for the enemy's opening.
usage
Six-character idiom used in business, sports, and military writing. Typically paired with a prerequisite clause (只有...才能 / 掌握...才能) - the idiom states the reward for doing something essential.

Stroke Order

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