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that which is yearned for by the public

人心所向
rén xīn suǒ xiàng
r+én·2nd tonex+īn·1st tones+uǒ·3rd tonex+iàng·4th tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
(idiom) to enjoy popular support · to receive general approval众望所归zhòng wàng suǒ guī(idiom) a person of virtue and prestige; a person of good moral standing and reputation德高望重dé gāo wàng zhòngto be advanced in both years and virtue (idiom)年高德劭nián gāo dé shàolit. all the stars cup themselves around the moon (idiom, from Analects); fig. to view sb as core figure · to group around a revered leader · to revolve around sb众星捧月zhòng xīng pěng yuè
Antonyms
lit. people rebelling and friends deserting (idiom) · fig. to find oneself utterly isolated众叛亲离zhòng pàn qīn lílit. cries of complaint fill the roads (idiom); complaints rise all around · discontent is openly voiced怨声载道yuàn shēng zài dào