Enjoy free Chinese learning resources from us! This series covers idioms and proverbs, which are meaningful and useful in various scenarios. Let’s explore 「興雲致雨」 and its usage below.
The idiom 「興雲致雨」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Xingyun: Spread clouds. Make it rain: make it rain. According to mythology, the dragon has the ability to create clouds and rain. The metaphors used in music, poetry and prose are majestic and extraordinary.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xìng yún zhì yǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hing1 wan4 ji3 yu5
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
