Definition
风风雨雨 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally repeats 'wind and rain'. It depicts a relentless sequence of storms and is used metaphorically to describe the hardships and difficulties someone has endured over time. It can also refer to groundless rumors or gossip that sweep around. The reduplication pattern intensifies the sense of accumulation.
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trials and hardships (experienced over time)groundless gossiprumors going around
Examples
- 风风雨雨，。Tā zhè yìshēng jīnglì le wúshù fēng fēng yǔ, zhōngyú qǔdé le chénggōng.He went through countless hardships in his life and finally achieved success.
- 风风雨雨，。Gōngsī lǐ de nàxiē fēng fēng yǔ, nǐ búyào tài zàiyì.Don't take those rumors at the company too seriously.
- 风风雨雨，。Liǎng gè rén yìqǐ zǒu guò fēng fēng yǔ, gǎnqíng cái gèng láogù.Only after two people have weathered the storms together does their bond become stronger.
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