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 「平地登雲」, with its explanation below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「平地登雲」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
It is a metaphor for one’s circumstances suddenly improving and one reaching a very high position smoothly and without any obstacles. Same as “a sudden rise from the blue sky”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
píng dì dēng yún
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ping4 dei6 dang1 wan4
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.
