Chinese

yīwèi
Meaning: blindly; persistently; stubbornly
Part of Speech: Adverb Alternative Readings: yíwèi

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Handwriting

一
味

Example sentences

You cannot blindly avoid problems; you must face them bravely.
你不能一味地逃避現實。
你不能一味地逃避现实。
You cannot blindly escape from reality.
只是一味地空想而不行動,是不會成功的。
只是一味地空想而不行动,是不会成功的。
Simply daydreaming blindly without taking action will not lead to success.
在這段關係中,他總是一味地遷就對方,失去了自我。
在这段关系中,他总是一味地迁就对方,失去了自我。
In this relationship, he always blindly accommodates the other person and has lost himself.

Usage Notes

Often has a negative connotation, suggesting someone is doing something simple-mindedly or without considering other options.

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