久旱逢甘雨 — “A welcome rain after a long drought”
久旱逢甘雨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a welcome rain after a long drought”. A timely and much-desired relief or fulfillment, often used to describe the joyous feeling of having a long-cherished wish fulfilled. Literally, “Long drought meets sweet rain”.
久旱逢甘雨 Pronunciation and Pinyin
久旱逢甘雨 Character Breakdown
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What does 久旱逢甘雨 mean?
久旱逢甘雨 (jiǔ hàn féng gān yǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a welcome rain after a long drought”.
How do you pronounce 久旱逢甘雨?
久旱逢甘雨 is pronounced jiǔ hàn féng gān yǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 久旱逢甘雨 literally mean?
Literally, 久旱逢甘雨 means “Long drought meets sweet rain”. It is used to mean “a welcome rain after a long drought”.
What is the Chinese definition of 久旱逢甘雨?
逢：遇到。干旱了很久，忽然遇到一场好雨。形容盼望已久终于如愿的欣喜心情。