春风夏雨 — “Timely and beneficial instruction or help”
春风夏雨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Timely and beneficial instruction or help”. Likened to the nurturing effect of a warm spring breeze and refreshing summer rain. Literally, “spring breeze summer rain”.
春风夏雨 Pronunciation and Pinyin
春风夏雨 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 春风夏雨
During the Spring and Autumn period, Meng Jianzi, the prime minister of Liang state, fled to Qi state due to a crime.
Guan Zhong, the prime minister of Qi, personally went out to welcome him. Seeing that Meng Jianzi only had three attendants, Guan Zhong inquired about the situation.
He then reflected that in Qi, he had implemented reforms and offended many people. He couldn't be like the spring breeze, caressing everyone, nor like the summer rain, nourishing everyone. He concluded that his future would surely be difficult.
Idioms Related to 春风夏雨
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- chūn春guāng光lòu漏xiè泄private secret revealed
- chūn春lán兰qiū秋jú菊Each has its own unique charm
- chūn春bīng冰hǔ虎wěi尾in a perilous situation
- chūn春huá华qiū秋shí实spring flowers and autumn fruits; efforts yield results
- chūn春qù去dōng冬lái来spring goes, winter comes
- chūn春qù去xià夏lái来spring passes and summer comes
- chūn春qù去qiū秋lái来seasons come and go
- chūn春hé和jǐng景míng明mild spring air and bright scenery
- chūn春huí回dà大dì地Spring returns to the earth
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Open the tool →Questions about 春风夏雨
What does 春风夏雨 mean?
春风夏雨 (chūn fēng xià yǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Timely and beneficial instruction or help”.
How do you pronounce 春风夏雨?
春风夏雨 is pronounced chūn fēng xià yǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 春风夏雨 literally mean?
Literally, 春风夏雨 means “spring breeze summer rain”. It is used to mean “Timely and beneficial instruction or help”.
Where does 春风夏雨 come from?
春风夏雨 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 春风夏雨?
春风和煦，夏雨滋润，足以养育万物。常比喻及时给人以教益和帮助。