一言兴邦 — Chinese Idiom
一言兴邦 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a single insightful remark or decision can greatly benefit and bring prosperity to an organization or community”.
一言兴邦 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 一言兴邦
The idiom 'Yī Yán Xīng Bāng' (一言兴邦) originates from a story during ancient times.
It is said that a leader once asked a wise person, 'Can a single statement bring great success to an endeavor?' The wise person responded, 'If those in charge truly care for their team members, and everyone works together with one heart, then the endeavor can indeed flourish.'
The leader then asked, 'Can a single statement lead to its downfall?' The wise person explained, 'Not solely. But if a leader makes a pronouncement, and no one dares to offer different perspectives, then gradually, it will lead to failure.'
This story emphasizes the critical influence of insightful words and open communication on the success and well-being of any collective effort.
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What does 一言兴邦 mean?
一言兴邦 (yī yán xīng bāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a single insightful remark or decision can greatly benefit and bring prosperity to an organization or community”.
How do you pronounce 一言兴邦?
一言兴邦 is pronounced yī yán xīng bāng in Mandarin Chinese.
Where does 一言兴邦 come from?
一言兴邦 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 一言兴邦?
指一句话可以兴国。