势如破竹

势如破竹

Literally means:

like splitting bamboo

Actually means:

with irresistible force

It is easy to split a bamboo for it is barrel and hollow.

This phrase metaphorically means winning one battle after another or something going on smoothly. It also means doing something with irresistible force. Commendatory.

竹子呈圆筒形，大部分是空的，所以劈开竹子很容易。只要用足够的力量劈开头一两个竹节，整根竹子就可在惯性的作用下，全部被劈开了。

势如破竹，比喻打仗取得一个又一个胜利，或者事情进顺利，不断取得成功。也形容气势或力量很大，难以阻挡。具有褒义色彩。