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“use any means necessary” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù zé shǒu duàn

Example

为了成功,他不择手段。wèi le chéng gōng tā bù zé shǒu duàn

To succeed, he will use any means necessary.

Illustration for 不择手段 (use any means necessary)

How to say “use any means necessary” in Chinese

“Use any means necessary” in Chinese is 不择手段 (bù zé shǒu duàn).

A goal takes priority over moral, legal, or humane limits, so every available method becomes acceptable.

Full entry for 不择手段: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 不择手段

有些商人为了业绩,会用不择手段获取客户。yǒu xiē shāng rén wéi le yè jì huì yòng bù zé shǒu duàn huò qǔ kè hù

Some businesspeople will use any means necessary to meet their performance goals and attract customers.

Tips for using 不择手段

  • This is a strongly critical expression, so it usually describes another person's conduct or a reported event rather than serving as a neutral description of one's own actions.

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