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The idiom being introduced now is 「開雲見日」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Part the clouds and see the sun. It is a metaphor that the darkness has passed and the light has come. It also refers to the elimination of misunderstandings.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

kāi yún jiàn rì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

hoi1 wan4 gin3 yat6

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.