Definition
千军万马 is a four-character idiom literally meaning 'a thousand troops and ten thousand horses,' used figuratively to describe a mighty, overwhelming force or numbers—often in military, business, or competitive contexts. It emphasizes the sheer scale and unstoppable momentum of the opposition.
phrase
a mighty army on the moveoverwhelming force or numbers
Examples
- 千军万马，。Miànduì qiān jūn wàn mǎ bān de duìshǒu, tāmen háo bù tuìsuō.Facing an opponent like a mighty army, they did not flinch.
- ，。Shāngchǎng shàng qiān jūn wàn mǎ, jìngzhēng yìcháng jīliè.The business world is like a thousand armies and horses — competition is exceptionally fierce.
- 千军万马。Tā dúzì yì rén dǐng zhù le qiān jūn wàn mǎ de jìngōng.He single-handedly held off the attack of a mighty army.
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