Definition
群龙无首 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'a group of dragons without a leader'. It describes a situation where a group of capable people has no one in charge, leading to disorganization or inaction. You can use it for teams, organizations, or movements that lack clear leadership.
idiom
a group without a leaderleaderless
Examples
- 群龙无首，。Zhège tuánduì xiànzài qún lóng mó, shénme shì dōu zuò bù liǎo.This team is now leaderless and can't get anything done.
- ，群龙无首。Gōngsī gāocéng cízhí hòu, zhěng gè bùmén qún lóng mó.After the top management resigned, the whole department was like a group of dragons without a head.
- 群龙无首，。Gémìng yùndòng rúguǒ qún lóng mó, jiù hěn nán chénggōng.If a revolutionary movement lacks a leader, it's hard for it to succeed.
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