势不可当
shì bù kě dāng
HSK 3.0 Level 7
Rare
Definitions
- 1. impossible to resist (idiom); an irresistible force
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Usage notes
Collocations
Often used in phrases like 气势势不可当 or 来势势不可当 to emphasize overwhelming momentum.
Formality
势不可当 is a literary idiom mainly used in written language, rare in everyday speech.
Example Sentences
1 shown他的气势 势不可当 。
His momentum is irresistible.
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