Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「烘雲託月」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「烘雲託月」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Figuratively rendered from the side to show or highlight the subject. Same as “clouds support the moon”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hōng yún tuō yuè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hong3 wan4 tok3 yut6
Chinese idioms are limitless in number and diversity, presenting endless learning opportunities. These tools are here to help you embrace the beauty of the language.
