众矢之的

Prononciation: zhòng shǐ zhī dì Signification littérale: Target of many arrows

Origine et Usage

This idiom describes being the target (的) of many (众) arrows (矢). It depicts someone who attracts criticism or attack from multiple directions simultaneously. The phrase appeared in texts describing those who became focal points of collective hostility. It captures the vulnerability of being singled out for group attack. Modern usage describes anyone who becomes the focus of widespread criticism, blame, or opposition from multiple sources.

Exemples

Anglais: "As the whistleblower, she became the target of everyone's criticism."

Chinois: 作为举报人，她成了众矢之的。