风调雨顺
风调雨顺 (fēng tiáo yǔ shùn) literally means “harmonious winds and rains” and expresses “peace and prosperity”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving life philosophy.
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Peace and prosperity
Pronunciation: fēng tiáo yǔ shùn Literal meaning: Harmonious winds and rains
Origin & Usage
Winds (风) in measure (调) and rains (雨) in season (顺). It is agricultural before it is anything else, and precise about what farming actually needs — not good weather but timely weather, arriving in the right order and quantity. The phrase is ancient and appears in early statecraft texts as the mark of a well-governed reign, on the theory that heaven answered good government with regular seasons. It survives mainly in New Year greetings and on temple offerings, usually paired with 国泰民安, the country at peace and its people secure.
Examples
English: "The harvest this year was abundant, thanks to the perfect weather."
Chinese: 今年的收成丰收，风调雨顺。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 风调雨顺 mean in English?
风调雨顺 (fēng tiáo yǔ shùn) literally translates to “Harmonious winds and rains” and is used to express “Peace and prosperity”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Life Philosophy category.
When is 风调雨顺 used?
Situation: The harvest this year was abundant, thanks to the perfect weather.
What is the pinyin for 风调雨顺?
The pinyin pronunciation for 风调雨顺 is “fēng tiáo yǔ shùn”.