执迷不悟 Blindly clinging to one's mistakes
Explanation
执迷不悟指的是固执地坚持错误而不肯醒悟。形容人顽固不化，冥顽不灵。
Zhimí bù wù refers to stubbornly clinging to errors and refusing to wake up. It describes someone who is stubborn and unrepentant.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，一位老秀才苦读十年，一心想考取功名，光宗耀祖。十年寒窗，他却屡试不第。乡里人劝他另寻出路，但他执迷不悟，依旧每日苦读，甚至茶饭不思。后来，他年老体衰，依然没有考取功名，临终前，他终于遗憾地闭上了双眼。他的故事成为了后世劝诫人们要善于变通，不可执迷不悟的典型案例。
During the Tang Dynasty, an old scholar studied diligently for ten years, hoping to pass the imperial examination and bring honor to his ancestors. Despite repeated failures, he remained stubbornly committed to his studies, neglecting even food and rest. In his old age, he still hadn't achieved his goal, dying regretful and unyielding. His story became a cautionary tale, reminding people to adapt and avoid stubbornness.
Usage
用于形容人顽固不化，坚持错误，不肯悔改。
Used to describe someone who is stubborn, unrepentant, and clings to their mistakes.
Examples
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他执迷不悟，拒绝接受任何建议。
tā zhímíbùwù, jùjué jiēshòu rènhé jiànyì
He was blinded by his own opinions and refused to accept any suggestions.
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即使事实摆在他面前，他依然执迷不悟。
jíshǐ shìshí bǎi zài tā miànqián, tā yīrán zhímíbùwù
Even with the facts in front of him, he remained stubbornly wrong.
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面对失败，他执迷不悟，不肯改变策略。
miànduì shībài, tā zhímíbùwù, bùkěn gǎibiàn cèlüè
In the face of defeat, he remained blindly committed to his failing strategy.