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The idiom 「河清雲慶」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

The water of the Yellow River is clear and the clouds are colorful. The ancients believed it was a symbol of peace and auspiciousness.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

hé qīng yún qìng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ho4 ching1 wan4 hing3

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