We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「平地起雷」, explained below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「平地起雷」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
It’s like a bolt of thunder out of the blue. A metaphor for a sudden and major change. It also refers to a sudden increase in fame or status.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
píng dì qǐ léi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ping4 dei6 hei2 leui4
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
