四面八方 in all directions
Explanation
指从各个方向；各个方面。形容范围广阔，到处都是。
Refers to from all directions; all aspects. Describes a wide range, everywhere.
Origin Story
很久以前，在一个偏远的小山村里，住着一户人家。他们家境贫寒，却十分勤劳善良。有一天，村里来了一个算命先生，他声称自己可以预知未来。村民们都纷纷前来算命，这个家庭也不例外。算命先生掐指一算，对他们说："你们家将来会兴旺发达，子孙后代将遍布四面八方。"起初，他们并不相信，但是后来，他们的子女陆续外出闯荡，有的经商，有的从军，有的成为官员，他们的足迹遍布全国各地，甚至远渡重洋，去了许多国家。他们的后代也继承了祖先的勤劳和善良，在各个领域都取得了不小的成就，最终，这个家庭成为了当地一个声名显赫的家族。他们的故事也成为了当地一个家喻户晓的传说，告诉人们只要努力奋斗，就能获得成功，最终子孙遍布四面八方，享誉世界。
Long ago, in a remote mountain village, there lived a family. They were poor but very hardworking and kind. One day, a fortune teller came to the village, claiming to be able to predict the future. The villagers all came to have their fortunes told, and this family was no exception. The fortune teller, after some calculations, told them, "Your family will prosper in the future, and your descendants will spread far and wide." At first, they didn't believe it, but later, their children went out to make their own way in the world. Some went into business, some joined the army, and some became officials. Their footprints spread throughout the country, and even across the oceans to many other countries. Their descendants inherited their ancestors' diligence and kindness, achieving great success in various fields. Eventually, this family became a prominent family in the region. Their story became a well-known legend, telling people that as long as they work hard, they can achieve success, and ultimately their descendants will spread far and wide, enjoying world fame.
Usage
多用于描写范围广阔，到处都是的景象。
Often used to describe a vast scene, everywhere.
Examples
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消息从四面八方传来。
xiaoxi cong simianbafang chuilai
News came from all directions.
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会场上，来自四面八方的代表济济一堂。
hui chang shang, laizi simianbafang daibiao jijiyitang
Representatives from all over the country gathered at the meeting.