old shop sign for fixed prices; autocratic leadership style
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
old shop signboard inscribed with "one-price hall," indicating fixed prices with no bargaining allowed
archaicHistorical usage referring to traditional commercial practices emphasizing transparency and fair dealing.
This century-old shop still hangs that golden "one-price hall" plaque to this day.
Shops that hung the "one-price hall" sign in the past implied honest dealing and genuine goods at fair prices.
noun
autocratic leadership style characterized by suppressing dissent and discouraging open discussion; speaking with one voice only
formalPolitical and organizational terminology, often contrasted with 群言堂 (group discussion hall). Carries negative connotations.
We must resolutely oppose the "one-voice hall" approach and advocate the democratic style of "group discussion hall."
This autocratic "one-voice" style has seriously dampened the enthusiasm of the general staff.
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When leaders practice "one-voice" authoritarianism and refuse to listen to differing opinions, they will inevitably make mistakes.