一夫当关 — “Describes a strategically important and easily defensible location”
一夫当关 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a strategically important and easily defensible location”. Where one person can guard the pass against many. Literally, “One man guards the pass”.
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一夫当关 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一夫当关 Character Breakdown
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这座山谷地形复杂，入口狭窄，真是一夫当关万夫莫开
This valley has complex terrain and a narrow entrance; truly, one man can defend it against many.
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Open the tool →Questions about 一夫当关
What does 一夫当关 mean?
一夫当关 (yī fū dāng guān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a strategically important and easily defensible location”.
How do you pronounce 一夫当关?
一夫当关 is pronounced yī fū dāng guān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一夫当关 literally mean?
Literally, 一夫当关 means “one man guards the pass”. It is used to mean “describes a strategically important and easily defensible location”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一夫当关?
形容地势十分险要，易守难攻。