百鸟朝凤 bǎi niǎo cháo fèng Hundreds of Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix

Explanation

百鸟朝凤,形容众多鸟类朝拜凤凰,比喻很多人都拥戴某个人。

The idiom describes how many birds worship the phoenix. It metaphorically represents the large number of people who worship a person.

Origin Story

相传,在古代,凤凰是所有鸟类的王者,它拥有美丽的外表和高贵的品质,深受人们的敬仰。每当凤凰出现的时候,都会有无数的鸟类前来朝拜,它们排成整齐的队伍,飞舞在空中,向凤凰表达敬意。传说凤凰栖息的地方,就会带来吉祥和好运,因此人们都希望能够得到凤凰的庇佑。于是,人们便将“百鸟朝凤”比喻为众多人拥戴某位德高望重的人,也用来形容某个人才华出众,深得人心。

xiàng chuán, zài gǔ dài, fèng huáng shì suǒ yǒu niǎo lèi de wáng zhě, tā yōng yǒu měi lì de wài biǎo hé gāo guì de pǐn zhí, shēn shòu rén men de jìng yǎng. měi dāng fèng huáng chū xiàn de shí hòu, dōu huì yǒu wú shù de niǎo lèi lái qián cháo bài, tā men pái chéng zhěng qí de duì wù, fēi wǔ zài kōng zhōng, xiàng fèng huáng biǎo dá jìng yì. chuán shuō fèng huáng qī xī de dì fāng, jiù huì dài lái jí xiáng hé hǎo yùn, yīn cǐ rén men dōu xī wàng néng gòu dé dào fèng huáng de bì yòu. yú shì, rén men biàn jiāng “bǎi niǎo cháo fèng” bǐ yù wéi zhòng duō rén yōng dài mǒu wèi dé gāo wàng zhòng de rén, yě yòng lái xíng róng mǒu ge rén cái huá chū zhòng, shēn de rén xīn.

It is said that in ancient times, the phoenix was the king of all birds. It had a beautiful appearance and noble qualities, and was deeply respected by people. Whenever the phoenix appeared, countless birds would come to pay homage to it. They would form neat lines, dancing in the air, expressing their respect to the phoenix. Legend has it that where the phoenix perched, it would bring good fortune and good luck, so people all hoped to be protected by the phoenix. Therefore, people used “Hundreds of birds paying homage to the phoenix” to metaphorically describe the many people who admire a person of great virtue and high esteem. It is also used to describe someone with exceptional talent and who is deeply loved by the people.

Usage

百鸟朝凤”一般用来形容某个人德高望重,或者才华出众,深得人心,常用于赞美别人。

bǎi niǎo cháo fèng” yī bàn yòng lái xíng róng mǒu ge rén dé gāo wàng zhòng, huò zhě cái huá chū zhòng, shēn de rén xīn, cháng yòng yú zàn měi bié rén.

The idiom “Hundreds of birds paying homage to the phoenix” is generally used to describe a person of great virtue and high esteem, or someone who has exceptional talent and is deeply loved by the people. It is often used to praise someone.

Examples

  • 他的才华出众,深得人心,真可谓是百鸟朝凤。

    tā de cái huá chū zhòng, shēn de rén xīn, zhēn kě wèi shì bǎi niǎo cháo fèng.

    His talent is outstanding, and he has won the hearts of the people. It can be said that he is truly admired by all.

  • 这个项目得到了各部门的大力支持,真是百鸟朝凤,众望所归。

    zhè ge xiàng mù dé dào le gè bù mén de dà lì zhī chí, zhēn shì bǎi niǎo cháo fèng, zhòng wàng suǒ guī

    This project has received strong support from all departments. It is truly a testament to its popularity and a sign that it is what everyone wants.