得道多助，失道寡助 — “A just cause receives abundant support”
得道多助，失道寡助 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a just cause receives abundant support”. While an unjust cause finds little. Those who uphold righteousness will gain many allies, and those who deviate from it will be isolated. Literally, “Those who follow the righteous path receive much help; those who deviate from it receive little help”.
得道多助，失道寡助 Pronunciation and Pinyin
得道多助，失道寡助 Character Breakdown
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What does 得道多助，失道寡助 mean?
得道多助，失道寡助 (dé dào duō zhù ， shī dào guǎ zhù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a just cause receives abundant support”.
How do you pronounce 得道多助，失道寡助?
得道多助，失道寡助 is pronounced dé dào duō zhù ， shī dào guǎ zhù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 得道多助，失道寡助 literally mean?
Literally, 得道多助，失道寡助 means “those who follow the righteous path receive much help; those who deviate from it receive little help”. It is used to mean “a just cause receives abundant support”.
What is the Chinese definition of 得道多助，失道寡助?
道：道义；寡：少。站在正义方面，会得到多数人的支持帮助；违背正义，必陷于孤立。