鸣锣开道 — “To make a great fanfare for”
鸣锣开道 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a great fanfare for”. To create momentum or pave the way for a new development, product, or person; to clear the path with much publicity. Literally, “beat gongs to clear the way”.
鸣锣开道 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 鸣锣开道 mean?
鸣锣开道 (míng luó kāi dào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a great fanfare for”.
How do you pronounce 鸣锣开道?
鸣锣开道 is pronounced míng luó kāi dào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 鸣锣开道 literally mean?
Literally, 鸣锣开道 means “beat gongs to clear the way”. It is used to mean “to make a great fanfare for”.
What is the Chinese definition of 鸣锣开道?
封建时代官吏出门时，前面开路的人敲锣喝令行人让路。比喻为某种事物的出现，制造声势，开辟道路。