不辱使命

bùrǔ-shǐmìng

idiom #57,748

Meanings

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

Characters

to disgrace; dishonor

command; mandate

Examples

HSK 5

外交官不辱使命，为国家赢得了尊重。

Wàijiāoguān bùrǔ-shǐmìng, wèi guójiā yíngdé le zūnzhòng.

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

HSK 7-9

他顺利完成任务，可谓不辱使命。

Tā shùnlì wánchéng rènwu, kěwèi bùrǔ-shǐmìng.

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

HSK 7-9

我们一定不辱使命，全力以赴。

Wǒmen yīdìng bùrǔ-shǐmìng, 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