"swim against the current" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 逆流而上
• 逆势而为

Definition

指采取与大多数人不同的做法或观点；与主流或普遍接受的做法背道而驰。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

此表达为比喻义，常指质疑社会规范或多数看法，有时含勇敢或固执。常见搭配如“逆流而上”、“与众不同”。

Examples

It's hard to swim against the current when everyone disagrees with you.

当所有人都不同意你时，**逆流而上**很难。

She chose to swim against the current by starting her own business.

她选择了**逆流而上**，自己创业。

Sometimes you need to swim against the current to make real change.

有时候你要**逆流而上**才能带来真正的改变。

I know I'm swimming against the current, but I believe this is the right thing to do.

我知道我在**逆流而上**，但我相信这样做是对的。

He likes to swim against the current instead of following the crowd.

他喜欢**逆流而上**，而不是随大流。

If you always swim against the current, you'll develop a strong character.

如果你总是**逆流而上**，你会锻炼出坚强的性格。