jī​yǔ​chén​zhōu

many small things add up to a heavy weight

Senses

积羽沉舟/ 積羽沉舟 jī​yǔ​chén​zhōu many small things add up to a heavy weight

literally meaning feathers piled high can sink a boat; metaphorically suggests that minor problems or small forces can lead to disaster or exert great power when accumulated

References

synonym 积羽沉舟/積羽沉舟 群轻折轴/群輕折軸
synonym 积羽沉舟/積羽沉舟 众口铄金/眾口鑠金
synonym 群轻折轴/群輕折軸 积羽沉舟/積羽沉舟