础润而雨 — “A damp foundation stone indicates impending rain”
础润而雨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a damp foundation stone indicates impending rain”. It signifies that one can foresee future developments by observing subtle early signs. Literally, “Pillar base becomes damp, then it rains”.
础润而雨 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 础润而雨 mean?
础润而雨 (chǔ rùn ér yǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a damp foundation stone indicates impending rain”.
How do you pronounce 础润而雨?
础润而雨 is pronounced chǔ rùn ér yǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 础润而雨 literally mean?
Literally, 础润而雨 means “Pillar base becomes damp, then it rains”. It is used to mean “a damp foundation stone indicates impending rain”.
What is the Chinese definition of 础润而雨?
柱子的基石润湿了，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。