興師動眾 xīng shī dòng zhòng

mobilize many people; raise a big fuss

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to get a great number of people involved (in carrying out some task)
  2. 2. to muster large forces

Characters

Character Meaning
興 xīng
interest in sth; feeling or desire to do sth; excitement
師 shī
teacher; master; expert
動 dòng
(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to stir (emotions)
眾 zhòng
many; numerous; crowd