







兴云作雾 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to conjure clouds and create mist”. Typically used to describe supernatural beings demonstrating their formidable magical powers or extraordinary abilities. Literally, “Raise clouds and make mist”.

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Open the tool →兴云作雾 (xīng yún zuò wù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to conjure clouds and create mist”.
兴云作雾 is pronounced xīng yún zuò wù in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 兴云作雾 means “Raise clouds and make mist”. It is used to mean “to conjure clouds and create mist”.
兴:兴起。兴起云彩,掀起雾气。比喻神魔鬼怪法术高明