云淡风轻 — “Clear skies and a gentle breeze”
云淡风轻 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Clear skies and a gentle breeze”. Calm and serene (often referring to weather, but can also describe a peaceful state of mind). Literally, “Faint clouds and light wind”.
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云淡风轻 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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经过一场雨，天空变得格外晴朗，云淡风轻，正是出门散步的好时光。
After a rain, the sky became exceptionally clear, with faint clouds and a gentle breeze, making it a perfect time for a walk.
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Synonyms of 云淡风轻
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- yún云jìng净tiān天kōng空handle matter completely and impeccably
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- yún云hé合jǐng景cóng从Many people flock to or follow
- yún云hé合wù雾jí集gather quickly and massively
- yún云chuí垂hǎi海lì立immense grandeur and power
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- yún云tiān天wù雾dì地utterly confused and disoriented
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What does 云淡风轻 mean?
云淡风轻 (yún dàn fēng qīng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Clear skies and a gentle breeze”.
How do you pronounce 云淡风轻?
云淡风轻 is pronounced yún dàn fēng qīng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 云淡风轻 literally mean?
Literally, 云淡风轻 means “Faint clouds and light wind”. It is used to mean “Clear skies and a gentle breeze”.
What is the Chinese definition of 云淡风轻?
微风轻拂，浮云淡薄。形容天气晴好。亦作“风轻云淡”。