Definition
呼风唤雨 is a four-character idiom that literally means 'to call the wind and summon the rain' — an ancient image of gods or sorcerers controlling the weather. In modern use it has two main senses: (1) to have extraordinary power to control nature or a situation, and (2) to stir up trouble or create turmoil through influence and manipulation. It often describes someone with vast, almost supernatural influence over events or people.
idiom
to have the power to control the forces of natureto wield immense influenceto stir up troubleto manipulate a situation behind the scenes
Examples
- 呼风唤雨，。Chuánshuō zhōng zhè wèi fǎshī nénggòu hū fēng huàn yǔ, zhǐhuī léidiàn.Legend has it that this sorcerer could call the wind and rain, commanding thunder and lightning.
- 呼风唤雨，。Tā zài shāngjiè hū fēng huàn yǔ, jīhū suǒyǒu de bìnggòu dōu yǔ tā yǒuguān.He wields enormous power in the business world, and nearly every merger is connected to him.
- ，呼风唤雨，。Bié kàn tā biǎomiàn lǎoshi, tā àndì lǐ hū fēng huàn yǔ, tiǎo qǐ le hěnduō zhēngduān.Don't be fooled by his honest appearance; behind the scenes he stirs up trouble and provokes many conflicts.
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