fēng风windyǔ雨rainwú无withoutzǔ阻obstruct
Rain or shine; regardless of the weather; to let nothing stand in the way.
Literal meaning
wind (风) — rain (雨) — without (无) — obstruct (阻)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase emphasizing determination and perseverance.
Examples
tā他měi每tiān天fēng风yǔ雨wú无zǔ阻de地qù去duàn锻liàn炼。
He exercises every day, rain or shine.
wú无lùn论yù遇dào到shén什me么kùn困nan难，wǒ我men们dōu都yào要fēng风yǔ雨wú无zǔ阻de地wán完chéng成rèn任wu务。
No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must complete the task regardless of the weather.
Usage & nuances
Highlights unwavering commitment and determination.
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