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“vast army” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiān jūn wàn mǎ

Example

千军万马向前推进。qiān jūn wàn mǎ xiàng qián tuī jìn

A vast army advances.

Illustration for 千军万马 (vast army)

How to say “vast army” in Chinese

“Vast army” in Chinese is 千军万马 (qiān jūn wàn mǎ).

A massed force whose sheer numbers create overwhelming momentum.

Full entry for 千军万马: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 千军万马

比赛现场出现了千军万马般的热烈场面。bǐ sài xiàn chǎng chū xiàn le qiān jūn wàn mǎ bān de rè liè chǎng miàn

A lively scene resembling a vast army appeared at the competition venue.

Tips for using 千军万马

  • In everyday Chinese, this idiom can describe a huge crowd or wave of activity, but it sounds more forceful than a neutral word for many people.

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