Definition
如云 is a fixed phrase meaning 'like clouds' — it's used to describe a large number of people or things, especially in formal or literary contexts. The literal image of clouds conveys abundance and density. Common patterns are '人才如云' (a galaxy of talent) and '美女如云' (a crowd of beautiful women). It functions as a predicate or complement, not as a noun.
v.p.
(of people or things) numerousin large numberslike clouds
Examples
- ，如云，。Zhè cì zhāopìn huì shàng, réncái rú yún, jìngzhēng fēicháng jīliè.At this job fair, there was a galaxy of talent, and the competition was very fierce.
- 如云，。Guǎngchǎng shàng rénqún rú yún, dàjiā dōu zài děngdài yǎnchū kāishǐ.The crowd on the square was as dense as clouds, everyone waiting for the performance to begin.
- 如云，。Zhè jiā gōngsī gāoshǒu rú yún, xiǎng jiārù bìng bù róngyì.This company is full of experts; it's not easy to get in.
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