登高一呼 dēng gāo yī hū a call from a height

Explanation

比喻有影响的人物发出倡议，号召众人。

This idiom is used to describe a call to action given by an influential person.

Origin Story

话说古代，一位德高望重的智者，为了拯救饱受战乱之苦的百姓，决定登上一座高耸的山峰，向四方发出呼吁。他站在山顶，高声呼喊，讲述和平的理想，鼓励人们放下武器，携手重建家园。他的声音回荡在山谷之间，穿过层层叠嶂，传遍了大江南北。百姓们听到了他的呼唤，纷纷放下手中的武器，响应他的号召。从此，战乱平息，百姓们过上了安居乐业的生活。这个智者的“登高一呼”，不仅拯救了百姓，也成为了后世流传的美谈。

huàshuō gǔdài,yīwèi dé gāo wàngzhòng de zhìzhě,wèile jiùzhěng bǎosòu zhànluàn zhī kǔ de bǎixìng,juédìng dēng shàng yī zuò gāosǒng de shānfēng,xiàng sìfāng fāchū hūyū.tā zhàn zài shāndǐng,gāoshēng hūhǎn,jiǎnshù hépíng de lǐxiǎng,gǔlì rénmen fàngxià wǔqì,xiéshǒu chóngjiàn jiāyuán.tā de shēngyīn huídàng zài shāngǔ zhī jiān,chuānguò céngcéng diézhàng,chuánbiàn le dàjiāng nánběi.bǎixìngmen tīngdào le tā de hūhuàn,fēnfēn fàngxià shǒu zhōng de wǔqì,yìngxìng tā de hàozhào.cóngcǐ,zhànluàn píngxī,bǎixìngmen guò shàng le ān jū lèyè de shēnghuó.zhège zhìzhě de “dēng gāo yī hū”,bù jǐn jiùzhěng le bǎixìng,yě chéngwéi le hòushì liúchuán de měitán.

In ancient times, a wise and respected elder, determined to save the people from the suffering of war, decided to climb a towering mountain and appeal to all corners of the earth. Standing atop the peak, he shouted his message of hope and peace, encouraging people to lay down their arms and work together to rebuild their homes. His voice echoed through the valleys, crossing mountains, spreading across the land. The people heard his call, and they put down their weapons and heeded his appeal. From that day on, the fighting subsided, and people lived in peace and security. The elder's "call from the mountain" not only saved the people but also became a legend passed down through generations.

Usage

多用于比喻有影响的人物发出倡议，号召众人。

duō yòng yú bǐyù yǒu yǐngxiǎng de rénwù fāchū chàngyì,hào zhào zhòng rén.

Often used to describe a call to action given by an influential person.

Examples

• 他登高一呼，号召大家为环保事业贡献力量。

  tadēng gāo yī hū,hàozhào dajia wéi huánbào shìyè gòngxiàn lìliàng.

  He called out from a high place, appealing to everyone to contribute to the environmental protection cause.

• 英雄人物登高一呼，立即得到群雄响应。

  yīngxóng rénwù dēng gāo yī hū,líkè dédào qúnxóng yìngxìng

  The hero figure gave a rallying cry, and immediately he received a response from the crowd.

Related Idioms

• 振臂一呼

• 呼吁

• 倡议

Opposite Idioms

• 无人问津

• 默默无闻