人多势众 (rén duō shì zhòng) — (idiom) many hands provide great strength; dominate by force of numbers
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'to dominate by sheer numbers' — emphasizes the intimidating, strategic advantage of having many people on your side.
idiom
many hands provide great strengthdominate by force of numbers
Examples
- ,人多势众,。Tā men suī rán shí lì yì bān, dàn rén duō shì zhòng, zuì hòu yíng le bǐ sài.Even though they were average in individual skill, they had strength in numbers and eventually won the match.
- ,人多势众,。Zài zhè jiàn shì qing shàng, duì fāng rén duō shì zhòng, wǒ men zuì hǎo bú yào yìng pèng yìng.In this matter, the other side has the advantage of numbers, so we'd better not confront them head-on.
- 人多势众,。rén duō shì zhòng Kě bú shì wéi yī de qǔ shèng zhī dào, cè lüè yě hěn zhòng yào.Relying on numerical strength is not the only way to win; strategy is also important.
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