Definition
举国上下 is a fixed expression meaning 'the entire nation' or 'all levels of society'. Literally it says 'lift the country up and down', but it actually refers to everyone in the country, from top leaders to ordinary people, often in the context of a shared event or effort. Be careful not to interpret it literally.
f.e.
the entire nationall levels of society
Examples
- 举国上下。jǔ guó shǎng dōu zài wèi Àoyùnhuì de chénggōng nǔlì.The entire nation is working hard for the success of the Olympics.
- 举国上下。Zhège xiāoxi ràng jǔ guó shǎng dōu gǎndào zhènjīng.This news shocked the whole nation.
- 举国上下，。jǔ guó shǎng tuánjié yīzhì, gòngtóng kàngjī zāiqíng.The whole nation united to fight the disaster together.
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