眾人拾柴火焰高

zung3 jan4 sap6 caai4 fo2 jim6 gou1

lit. when everybody gathers fuel, the flames are higher (proverb) · fig. the more people, the more strength

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. when everybody gathers fuel, the flames are higher (proverb)
  2. fig. the more people, the more strength

Written Forms

眾人拾柴火焰高Traditional · Main Form
众人拾柴火焰高Alternate Form

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