one tree does not make a forest(dú mù bù lín)

one tree does not make a forest

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is d ú m ù B ù L í n, which means a tree can't make a forest. It's a metaphor for a person who has limited power and can't accomplish great things. It's from Da Zhi.

The origin of Idioms

In his "Dazhi" written by Cui Hong of Han Dynasty, "tall trees sweep the shade, and stand alone in the woods."

Analysis of Idioms

A single tree does not make a forest

Idiom usage

As object and attribute. We all know the truth of being alone.

Chinese PinYin : dú mù bù lín