响遏行云 — “Sound stops moving clouds”
响遏行云 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a singing voice that is so clear, resonant, and powerful that it seems to reach the sky and even stop the floating clouds; a voice of extraordinary power and clarity”. Literally, “Sound stops moving clouds”.
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Origin and Story of 响遏行云
During the Warring States period, Xue Tan, a singer from the state of Qin, became an apprentice to the renowned vocalist Qin Qing. After a period of diligent study, Xue Tan's skills improved significantly, and he felt ready to bid farewell to his teacher.
Qin Qing hosted a farewell banquet for him in the suburbs. During the banquet, Qin Qing sang a very poignant song. Her voice was so powerful that it made the woods tremble and seemed to stop the floating clouds.
Feeling deeply ashamed of his own perceived inadequacy compared to his teacher's mastery, Xue Tan decided to stay and continue his studies.
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What does 响遏行云 mean?
响遏行云 (xiǎng è xíng yún) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a singing voice that is so clear, resonant, and powerful that it seems to reach the sky and even stop the floating clouds; a voice of extraordinary power and clarity”.
How do you pronounce 响遏行云?
响遏行云 is pronounced xiǎng è xíng yún in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 响遏行云 literally mean?
Literally, 响遏行云 means “Sound stops moving clouds”. It is used to mean “to describe a singing voice that is so clear, resonant, and powerful that it seems to reach the sky and even stop the floating clouds; a voice of extraordinary power and clarity”.
Where does 响遏行云 come from?
响遏行云 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 响遏行云?
遏：阻止；行云：飘动的云彩。形容歌声嘹亮，高入云霄，连浮动着的云彩也被止住了。