立于不败之地

立於不敗之地
lìyúbùbàizhīdì
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

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

Tips

history
From 《孙子·》: '。' 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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