Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Undaunted, Unyielding: Describes a spirit or person that is not discouraged, intimidated, or subdued by difficulty, danger, or oppression. It emphasizes courage and steadfastness in the face of adversity.
   • Indomitable: Incapable of being conquered, subdued, or defeated. This meaning highlights an inherent and unwavering strength of character or will.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Những chiến sĩ bất khuất. (The indomitable fighters.)
  • Phát huy truyền thống đấu tranh bất khuất của dân tộc. (To uphold the nation's tradition of unyielding struggle.)
  • Ý chí bất khuất. (An undaunted will.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "bất khuất" carries a strong, solemn connotation and is most often used in formal, historical, or literary contexts to describe heroic national struggles, revolutionary spirit, or exceptional moral fortitude. It is a term of high praise.

Synonyms

• Undaunted: Not afraid to continue trying to achieve something.
• Unyielding: Not giving way to pressure; firm.
• Indomitable: Impossible to defeat or discourage.
• Unconquerable: Not capable of being conquered or overcome.
• Steadfast: Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

Related Concepts

• Kiên cường (adj): Resilient, tenacious. While similar, "kiên cường" often focuses on endurance and toughness, whereas "bất khuất" specifically emphasizes a refusal to submit or be bowed.
• Bất khuất phục: This is a reinforced form, though less common, explicitly meaning "refusing to submit."

adj

1. Undaunted, unyielding, indomitable
   • phát huy truyền thống đấu tranh bất khuất của dân tộc
     to uphold the nation's traditional undauntedness in struggle
   • những chiến sĩ bất khuất
     indomitable fighters