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to advance dauntlessly in wave upon wave (idiom)

前赴后继
qián fù hòu jì
q+ián·2nd tonef+ù·4th toneh+òu·4th tonej+ì·4th tone
IdiomHSK 7-9
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
one falls, the next follows (idiom); stepping into the breach to replace fallen comrades · advancing wave upon wave前仆后继qián pū hòu jìto advance courageously (idiom) · to press forward一往无前yī wǎng wú qiánto continue; to proceed with; to go on with继续jì xù
Antonyms
afraid of the head, terrified of the tail (idiom); ever fearful and nervous · afraid of the slightest thing畏首畏尾wèi shǒu wèi wěi