鸣锣开道

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   to beat the gong to clear the way

   • míngluókāidào,rànglùgěiguìbīn.

     鸣锣开道，让路给贵宾。🔊

     Ring the gong to clear the way and make room for the distinguished guests.

2. 貳动verb

   (fig.) to pave the way for sth

   • tāmenmíngluókāidào,wèixīnxiàngmùpūpíngdàolù.

     他们鸣锣开道，为新项目铺平道路。🔊

     They beat the gong to clear the way and paved the road for the new project.