4 characters Idiom and proverb 22 422

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「楚雨巫雲」, with its explanation below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「楚雨巫雲」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Clouds and rain in Wu Gorge in Chu. It is often used to describe the secret love between men and women.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chǔ yǔ wū yún

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

cho2 yu5 mou4 wan4

Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.