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Home / Idiom / 万马齐喑

thousands of horses, all mute (idiom); no-one dares to speak out · an atmosphere of political oppression

万马齐喑
wàn mǎ qí yīn
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
(idiom) dead silent万籁俱寂wàn lài jù jìdead atmosphere · lifeless · spiritless死气沉沉sǐ qì chén chéndark · darkly · darkness黑暗hēi àn
Antonyms
lit. (like) ten thousand horses galloping (idiom) · fig. going full steam ahead万马奔腾wàn mǎ bēn ténglit. dragon soaring and tiger leaping (idiom) · fig. prosperous and bustling; vigorous and active龙腾虎跃lóng téng hǔ yuè
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