万人空巷 (mò) — (idiom) the whole city turns out; a massive crowd gathers; all the people come out to celebrate or welcome
Definition
An idiom describing a moment so extraordinary that everyone pours out of their homes into the streets — "the whole city turns out." Used for big celebrations, victories, or spectacles, not ordinary busy days.
idiom
the whole city turns outa massive crowd gathersall the people come out to celebrate or welcome
Examples
- 万人空巷。Zuó tiān de qìng zhù huó dòng ràng zhěng zuò chéng shì mò.Yesterday's celebration made the whole city turn out.
- ，万人空巷。Zú qiú jué sài shí, mò de shèng kuàng lìng rén nán wàng.During the football final, the spectacular scene of a massive crowd pouring into the streets was unforgettable.
- ，万人空巷，。Jié rì qī jiān, jiē shàng mò, fēi cháng rè nao.During the festival, the streets were filled with crowds; it was very lively.
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