4 characters Idiom and proverb 21 660

Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「雲期雨約」, explained below.

Today, we explore the idiom 「雲期雨約」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

Refers to the date agreed upon by a man and a woman for a tryst.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yún qī yǔ yuē

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

wan4 kei4 yu5 yeuk3

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.