万人空巷 — “Ten thousand people empty alleys”
万人空巷 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Streets are empty because everyone has come out to see or celebrate something; a massive turnout for a grand event”. Literally, “Ten thousand people empty alleys”.
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What does 万人空巷 mean?
万人空巷 (wàn rén kōng xiàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Streets are empty because everyone has come out to see or celebrate something; a massive turnout for a grand event”.
How do you pronounce 万人空巷?
万人空巷 is pronounced wàn rén kōng xiàng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 万人空巷 literally mean?
Literally, 万人空巷 means “Ten thousand people empty alleys”. It is used to mean “Streets are empty because everyone has come out to see or celebrate something; a massive turnout for a grand event”.
What is the Chinese definition of 万人空巷?
空巷：街道里弄里的人全部走空。指家家户户的人都从巷里出来了。多形容庆祝、欢迎等盛况。