We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「雲煙過眼」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「雲煙過眼」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Like a cloud of smoke passing by before your eyes. Metaphorically, things will soon become the past. It also means that things outside of one’s body should not be taken seriously. It also means that wealth and glory are gone in the blink of an eye.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yún yān guò yǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wan4 yin1 gwo3 ngaan5
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
