📖 Meaning
Literally describes weather clearing as clouds part and fog lifts. Metaphorically, it means that grievances, doubts, or misunderstandings have been resolved and a situation has become clear and bright again.
📜 Origin Story
The phrase originates from a poem by Tao Dian of the Song Dynasty, titled 'Wang Junyi.' The poem describes how after the clouds part and the fog disperses, the sky clears up, and a fresh breeze blows without a speck of dust. Over time, the imagery of clearing weather came to symbolize the dissipation of resentment and suspicion.
💡 Example Usage
经过一番坦诚交谈，两人之间的误会终于云开雾散。
After an honest conversation, the misunderstanding between them finally cleared up like clouds parting and fog lifting.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 云开雾散
- Pinyin: yún kāi wù sàn
- Literal Translation: clouds open, fog disperses
- Category: Clarity
- Characters: 4