眾口鑠金 zhòng kǒu shuò jīn

mass spreading of rumors can confuse right and wrong

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
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Definitions

  1. 1. mass spreading of rumors can confuse right and wrong
  2. 2. fig. public clamor can obscure the actual truth
  3. 3. lit. public opinion is powerful enough to melt metal (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
many; numerous; crowd
mouth
to melt; to fuse; bright
gold; money; golden