众望所归

眾望所歸

zhòngwàngsuǒguī

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Meanings

Tā dégāowàngzhòng, dāngxuǎn zhǔxí kěwèi zhòngwàngsuǒguī.

He is virtuous and respected; his election as chairman is what everyone had hoped for.

Zhè cì huòjiǎng zhòngwàngsuǒguī, dàjiā dōu juéde shízhìmíngguī.

This award reflects the general expectation — everyone feels the recognition is well-deserved.

history

From 《晋书·列传三十》: "武皇之胤，惟有建兴，众望攸归" — among Emperor Wu's heirs only Jianxing remained, and the people's hopes converged on him. Later refined to 众望所归.

usage

Formal and laudatory. Used when a person or decision has broad, genuine support — typically for elections, awards, and appointments.

众 zhòng

望 wàng

所 suǒ

归 guī