众志成城

zhòngzhì-chéngchéng

HSK 3.0 Level 7

Definitions

1. collective determination achieves greatness
2. people united are strong as a fortress
3. unity of purpose ensures success

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 一盘散沙 yī pán sǎn shā 一盘散沙 yī pán sǎn shā lit. like a sheet of loose sand 比喻人心不齐，力量分散。: lit. like a sheet of loose sand

Related words

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• 团结一致 tuán jié yī zhì 团结一致 tuán jié yī zhì see 團結一心|团结一心[tuán jié yī xīn] 指团结在一起，目标一致。: see 團結一心|团结一心[tuán jié yī xīn]

Synonyms

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• 同心协力 tóng xīn xié lì 同心协力 tóng xīn xié lì to work with a common purpose (idiom); to make concerted efforts 指大家想法一致，共同努力。: to work with a common purpose (idiom); to make concerted efforts

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 只要/只有 (if only) in calls for unity, e.g. 只要众志成城, 就能克服困难 (If only we unite, we can overcome difficulties).

Cultural notes

Reflects a core Chinese value that collective effort can overcome any obstacle; frequently quoted in speeches and essays to inspire teamwork.

Example Sentences

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只要我们 众志成城 ，就一定能克服困难。

As long as we are united, we will surely overcome the difficulties.

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Child Words of 众志成城

• 城 城 chéng: city walls
• 成 成 chéng: to succeed
• 志 志 zhì: aspiration
• 众 众 zhòng: crowd; multitude