贫贱不移 Unmoved by poverty and lowliness
Explanation
指贫穷和低贱的地位都不能使自己的志向改变。形容意志坚定，不为外力所动摇。
It means that poverty and low social status cannot change one's ambition. It describes a firm will that is not influenced by external forces.
Origin Story
战国时期，有一位名叫蔺相如的著名大臣，他曾经因为完璧归赵而名扬天下。然而，在赵王面前，他却始终保持着谦卑的态度，从不骄傲自满。后来，秦王欲行不轨，蔺相如以其机智勇敢，成功地挫败了秦王的阴谋。然而，即便功成名就，蔺相如始终保持着低调的生活作风，从未忘记自己当初的誓言：为国效力，不计较个人得失。他即使在贫困潦倒时，也从未动摇过自己为国为民的理想信念。他的这种精神，被后世传为佳话，成为了“贫贱不移”的典范。
During the Warring States period, there was a famous minister named Lin Xiangru, who became renowned for his successful return of the jade seal. Yet, even before King Zhao, he always remained humble, never boastful. Later, when King Qin attempted a treacherous scheme, Lin Xiangru, with his wit and bravery, successfully thwarted the plot. However, even after his achievements, Lin Xiangru maintained a low-key lifestyle and never forgot his initial vow: to serve his country, regardless of personal gain or loss. Even during his times of poverty and hardship, he never wavered in his ideals of serving his country and people. His spirit has been passed down through history and is an example of "pín jiàn bù yí".
Usage
形容一个人意志坚定，不为贫穷和低贱的地位所动摇。
Describes a person with a firm will, unmoved by poverty and low social status.
Examples
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他虽然家境贫寒，但仍然坚持自己的理想，真是贫贱不移。
tā suīrán jiā jìng pín hán, dàn réngrán jiānchí zìjǐ de lǐxiǎng, zhēnshi pín jiàn bù yí
Despite his poverty, he still holds on to his ideals, a true example of integrity.
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面对生活中的种种诱惑，他始终保持着高尚的品格，贫贱不移，富贵不淫。
miànduì shēnghuó zhōng de zhǒng zhǒng yòuhuò, tā shǐzhōng bǎochí zhe gāoshàng de pǐnggé, pín jiàn bù yí, fùguì bù yín
In the face of life's temptations, he always maintains noble character, unmoved by poverty or riches.