巫山云雨 — “Intimate relations between a man and a woman”
巫山云雨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Intimate relations between a man and a woman”. Sexual union; lovemaking. Literally, “Wushan clouds and rain”.
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Origin and Story of 巫山云雨
Legend has it that King Xiang of ancient times was touring the Gaotang region. Feeling very tired, he took a nap during the day.
In his dream, he saw a fairy who said, 'I am from Gaotang, and hearing of your arrival, I am willing to serve you as a pillow and mat.' King Xiang then had intimate relations with her.
Before departing, she said, 'I reside on the sunny side of Wushan, amidst the high peaks. In the morning, I become the morning clouds; in the evening, I transform into the passing rain, day after day, beneath Yangtai.'
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What does 巫山云雨 mean?
巫山云雨 (wū shān yún yǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Intimate relations between a man and a woman”.
How do you pronounce 巫山云雨?
巫山云雨 is pronounced wū shān yún yǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 巫山云雨 literally mean?
Literally, 巫山云雨 means “Wushan clouds and rain”. It is used to mean “Intimate relations between a man and a woman”.
Where does 巫山云雨 come from?
巫山云雨 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 巫山云雨?
原指古代神话传说巫山神女兴云降雨的事。后称男女欢合。