a myriad of stars surround the moon

a myriad of stars surround the moon

The Chinese idiom, the Pinyin is zh ò NGX ī NGP ě ngyu è, which means many stars set off the moon. It's a metaphor for people supporting a person they respect and love. It comes from the Analects of Confucius.

The origin of Idioms

In the Analects of Confucius, it is said that "to govern by virtue, for example, the northern star, which lives in its place, arches the stars."

Idiom usage

At this time of changing the dynasty, we have to carry him out! (Lao She's four generations in the same hall 7)