The dictionary says that this idiom means impenetrable defense (high city walls, deep moat). Does this mean that an individual described with this idiom is stubborn or strong in resolve?
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For "...stubborn or strong in resolve?" try 百折不挠，（bai zhe bu nao)– Wayne CheahCommented Jul 3, 2020 at 6:27
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Neutral. It's not usually used to describe a person.– Kasey ChangCommented Jul 5, 2020 at 2:48
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It is a neutral term. It describes a property of an object. Not commonly used in a metaphorical sense to describe a human characteristic
高城深池 is typically used to describe a defended city, base and of course, castle.
There are many idioms graphically describe objects with no metaphorical usage.
Example:
一望無際 (cannot see the edge) describe the view of a vast area - express: vastness
皮堅肉厚 (tough skin and thick muscle) literally describes a man or an animal with tough skin and thick muscle - express: physically durable
水清山秀 (clear water and beautiful mountains) literally describes a place with clear water and beautiful mountains - express: beautiful scenery
高城深池 literally describes a castle has high wall and deep moat - express: impenetrable defense
Slightly positive, good defense is a praise for a castle.
