baak3 maan6 hung4 si1百萬雄師百万雄师

Jyutpingbaak3 maan6 hung4 si1
Yalebaak maahn hùhng sī

Definition

A powerful army with a massive number of soldiers.

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How it's used

This idiom is used to describe a force that is overwhelming in size and strength. It is often applied metaphorically to situations outside of actual warfare, such as describing a massive crowd or a very powerful team. The tone is grand and dramatic, usually reserved for formal writing or storytelling rather than casual daily chatter.

Examples

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They have a massive army over there, how can we possibly fight them?
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This battle feels like a million-strong army; the momentum is intense.

Common phrases

a million-strong army crossing the great river

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