Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「祥雲瑞氣」 and its usage.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「祥雲瑞氣」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
In the old days, people believed that colorful clouds in the sky were a sign of good luck, so they were called auspicious clouds and auspicious air. Also written as “auspicious clouds and auspicious colors.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xiáng yún ruì qì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheung4 wan4 seui6 hei3
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.

