础泣而雨 — “To foresee future developments or outcomes from subtle signs”
础泣而雨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to foresee future developments or outcomes from subtle signs”. To infer significant changes from minor clues. Literally, “The pedestal weeps and it rains”.
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What does 础泣而雨 mean?
础泣而雨 (chǔ qì ér yǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to foresee future developments or outcomes from subtle signs”.
How do you pronounce 础泣而雨?
础泣而雨 is pronounced chǔ qì ér yǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 础泣而雨 literally mean?
Literally, 础泣而雨 means “the pedestal weeps and it rains”. It is used to mean “to foresee future developments or outcomes from subtle signs”.
What is the Chinese definition of 础泣而雨?
柱子的基石泣湿了，就是要下雨的征候。比喻见到一点迹象，就能知道它的发展方向。