Chinese
chéngqiānshàngwàn
Meaning: thousands upon thousands; huge numbers
Part of Speech: Idiom

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Handwriting

成千上萬
成
千
上
萬
成千上万
成
千
上
万

Example sentences

Every year, thousands upon thousands of tourists come to visit this city.
這部電影吸引了成千上萬的觀眾。
这部电影吸引了成千上万的观众。
This movie attracted thousands of spectators.
這場演出吸引了成千上萬的觀眾。
这场演出吸引了成千上万的观众。
This performance attracted thousands of spectators.
這座海島是著名的度假勝地,每年吸引成千上萬的遊客。
这座海岛是著名的度假胜地,每年吸引成千上万的游客。
This island is a famous holiday resort, attracting thousands of tourists every year.
這座古老的廟宇每年吸引成千上萬的遊客。
这座古老的庙宇每年吸引成千上万的游客。
This ancient temple attracts thousands of tourists every year.
戰爭讓成千上萬的人流離失所,無家可歸。
战争让成千上万的人流离失所,无家可归。
War has left thousands of people displaced and homeless.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a very large number of people or things.

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