众人拾柴火焰高
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when everybody gathers fuel, the flames are higher (proverb)
lit.
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the more people, the more strength
fig.
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Proverb谚语諺語 · In everyday use
- Literally
- when everyone gathers firewood, the flames rise high
- Meaning
- When many people work together, great strength results. Close to 'many hands make light work'.
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