万人空巷
wàn​rén​kōng​xiàng

the whole town turns out

  • created sense approved 万人空巷/萬人空巷 · wàn​rén​kōng​xiàng · the whole town turns out — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    万人空巷 / 萬人空巷

    wàn​rén​kōng​xiàng

    the whole town turns out

    The multitudes come out from their homes, emptying the alleyways to celebrate or attend a grand event; used to describe a sensational occasion or massive public participation.

    万人 (literal) → 万人/萬人 · wàn​rén · ten thousand people 空 (literal) → 空 · kòng · to leave empty 巷 (literal) → 巷 · xiàng · lane

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