不倒翁

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Chinese

 
to be unable to be knocked down; to not stop; to not cease
to be unable to be knocked down; to not stop; to not cease; to be continuous
elderly person
trad. (不倒翁) 不倒
simp. #(不倒翁) 不倒
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Pronunciation


Noun

不倒翁

  1. (literal) roly-poly toy (a toy that rights itself when pushed over)
  2. (figurative) political survivor; irrepressible

Synonyms

  • (roly-poly toy):