We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「風輕雲淡」, with its usage explained below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「風輕雲淡」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
The breeze is blowing gently and the clouds are light. Describes fine weather. Same as “the wind is light and the clouds are clear” and “the clouds are light and the wind is gentle”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fēng qīng yún dàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fung1 heng1 wan4 daam6
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.

