📖 Meaning
Literally describing weather clearing as clouds part and fog lifts. Metaphorically, it means that grievances, suspicions, or misunderstandings have been resolved and the truth comes to light, restoring clarity and trust.
📜 Origin Story
The phrase originates from the Qing dynasty work 'Daoxian Huanhai Jianwen Lu' (Observations from Officialdom in the Daoguang-Xianfeng Era) by Zhang Jixing. The author reflects on how great ministers throughout history often suffered slander and false accusations, yet in a fleeting moment the clouds would clear and the fog disperse — meaning truth prevailed and their names were vindicated. The imagery of sunlight and moonlight breaking through symbolizes the restoration of justice and clarity after a period of darkness and doubt.
💡 Example Usage
经过一番诚恳的交谈，两人之间的误会终于云开雾释，重归于好。
After an earnest conversation, the misunderstandings between them finally cleared like clouds parting, and they reconciled.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 云开雾释
- Pinyin: yún kāi wù shì
- Literal Translation: clouds open, fog disperses
- Category: Clarity
- Characters: 4