一呼百应

一呼百應

yīhūbǎiyìng

idiom #45,743

Meanings

1 one call, a hundred responses
2 to have enormous following
3 widespread and immediate support

Characters

Examples

他在群众中一呼百应。

Tā zài qúnzhòng zhōng yī hū bǎi yìng.

Among the people, one word from him brings a hundred responses.

这位领袖一呼百应，号召力极强。

Zhè wèi lǐngxiù yī hū bǎi yìng, hàozhàolì jí qiáng.

This leader can rally a huge following with a single call.

她在网上一呼百应，粉丝众多。

Tā zài wǎngshàng yī hū bǎi yìng, fěnsī zhòngduō.

Online she has a massive following — one post, countless responses.

Tips

usage

High praise for someone's influence or charisma. Works for leaders, celebrities, or popular online figures. Not used for individuals with small followings.

Stroke Order

一 yī

呼 hū

百 bǎi

应 yīng