普天同庆

普天同慶

pǔtiāntóngqìng

idiom #77,388

Meanings

1 the whole world celebrates together
2 universal rejoicing
3 a cause for nationwide celebration

Characters

universal, everywhere

Examples

国庆节普天同庆，到处张灯结彩。

Guóqìngjié pǔtiāntóngqìng, dàochù zhāngdēngjiécǎi.

On National Day the whole country celebrates, with lights and banners everywhere.

申奥成功，普天同庆。

Shēn'ào chénggōng, pǔtiāntóngqìng.

The Olympic bid succeeded — cause for universal celebration.

Tips

history

Found in 《三国志·魏书·郭淮传》: 今溥（普）天同庆 — Guo Huai being asked why he arrived late to celebrate Cao Pi's ascension.

Stroke Order

普 pǔ

天 tiān

同 tóng

庆 qìng