📖 Meaning
A clear, bright moon with a fresh, gentle breeze. The idiom paints a serene, beautiful night scene and is used to describe peaceful, pleasant weather or a tranquil, carefree mood.
📜 Origin Story
The authoritative Chinese dictionary records no specific origin story, named dynasty, or historical figure for this idiom. It belongs to a family of four-character scenery idioms that describe idyllic natural scenes, likely formed by pairing two complementary images of the night — the bright moon and the clear breeze — to evoke a state of calm and contentment. Similar expressions such as 清风明月 and 月白风清 share the same poetic tradition of using nature to symbolize clarity of mind and simple, wholesome pleasures.
💡 Example Usage
夏夜的朗月清风让人心旷神怡。
On a summer night, the bright moon and clear breeze bring one great ease and joy of heart.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 朗月清风
- Pinyin: lǎng yuè qīng fēng
- Literal Translation: bright moon, clear breeze
- Category: Lifestyle
- Characters: 4