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我行我素 (wǒ xíng wǒ sù)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To stick to one's own way of doing things regardless of others' opinions.

Definition (中文解释)

素平素,向来。不管人家怎样说,仍旧按照自己平素的一套去做。

Derivation (典故出处)

《礼记·中庸》君子素其位而行,不愿乎其外。素富贵行乎富贵,素贫贱行乎贫贱,素夷狄行乎夷狄,素患难行乎患难,君子无入而不自得焉。”

Example (造句示例)

Despite the criticism, she continued to do her work her way, truly practicing 'wǒ xíng wǒ sù'.