CHENGYU
众志成城(zhòng zhì chéng chéng)meaning, story and origin
- Register:
- formal, positive
- Source:
- 《国语·周语下》
MEANING
- Literal
- united wills form a fortress
- Figurative meaning
- unity is strength; together people can overcome anything
ORIGIN STORY
From the Guoyu: when the people are of one mind, their common will is strong enough to build a city wall.
NATURAL EQUIVALENT
“united we stand”
EXAMPLES
只要大家众志成城，就能克服困难。Zhǐyào dàjiā zhòng zhì chéng chéng, jiù néng kèfú kùnnan.HSK6
If everyone unites, we can overcome the difficulty.
全国人民众志成城，战胜了灾难。Quánguó rénmín zhòng zhì chéng chéng, zhànshèng le zāinàn.HSK6
The whole country united as one and overcame the disaster.
COMMON MISTAKE
Watch out: Used for collective, coordinated effort — not for one strong individual.
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TRUST & SOURCES
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- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-14
- CC-CEDICT 2026-01-01