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The idiom being introduced now is 「撥雲睹日」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Part the clouds and see the sun. It is used to describe the feeling of being inspired and having one’s mind suddenly become clear, or it is a metaphor for seeing the light and having great hope. Same as “the clouds are clearing away to reveal the sun”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bō yún dǔ rì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
but6 wan4 dou2 yat6
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.
