Chinese
bùzéshǒuduàn
Meaning: unscrupulously; by hook or by crook; to resort to all means
Part of Speech: Verb, Idiom

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Example sentences

他為了贏得比賽而不擇手段。
他为了赢得比赛而不择手段。
He stopped at nothing to win the competition.
他不擇手段地謀取私利。
He stops at nothing to seek personal gain.
他是一個奸詐的商人,為了利益不擇手段。
He is a cunning businessman who uses any means for profit.

Usage Notes

Usually carries a negative connotation, implying the use of unethical methods.

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