游响停云 — “Describes an exceptionally powerful and resonant singing voice”

游响停云 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes an exceptionally powerful and resonant singing voice”. So captivating and impressive that it metaphorically causes wandering echoes to halt the moving clouds, signifying extraordinary vocal skill and impact. Literally, “Wandering sound stops clouds”.

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游响停云 Pronunciation and Pinyin

游响停云 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
游	yóu	12	swim, travel, wander
响	xiǎng	9	make a sound
停	tíng	11	to stop or halt
云	yún	4	cloud, say, or Yunnan

Example Sentence with 游响停云

她的歌声宛如天籁，高亢嘹亮，真可谓游响停云，令人陶醉。

Her singing voice was like a celestial melody, soaring and clear, truly demonstrating the power of 'wandering sound stops clouds,' captivating everyone present.

Origin and Story of 游响停云

During the Warring States period, Xue Tan, a singer from the State of Qin, became an apprentice to the renowned vocalist Qin Qing.

After diligent study, Xue Tan's skills improved significantly, and he decided to bid farewell to his teacher.

Qin Qing hosted a farewell banquet in the suburbs. During the feast, he sang a very poignant and majestic song. His voice resonated through the woods and was so powerful it seemed to cause the wandering echoes to halt the clouds (游响停云).

Xue Tan felt immensely ashamed, realizing the vast difference in their skill, and decided to stay and continue his studies under Qin Qing.