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风和日丽fēnghérìlìmoderate wind, beautiful sun (idiom); fine sunny weather, esp. in springtimeHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #37643, Very Hard
fēnghérìlì(feng1he2ri4li4) T1
  1. 1moderate wind, beautiful sun (idiom); fine sunny weather, esp. in springtime
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March 24, 2026

风和日丽(風和日麗)fēnghérìlì(feng1he2ri4li4)

The idiom 风和日丽 (fēng hé rì lì) describes a pleasant day characterized by gentle winds and bright sunshine. It is often used to depict ideal weather conditions, particularly in spring, and conveys a sense of tranquility and beauty in nature.

Strokes23Frequency#37643DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, beautiful weather is often associated with harmony and positive feelings, especially during festivals and family gatherings in spring. This idiom reflects the appreciation for nature, which is prominent in Chinese poetry and art.

Memory Tip

Imagine a serene spring day where the wind is just a whisper (风) and the sun shines brightly (日) without a cloud in sight. Think of '风和' as 'wind harmoniously' and '日丽' as 'the sun is glorious', creating a vivid picture of a perfect day.

Meanings of 风和日丽

fēnghérìlì(feng1he2ri4li4)
1moderate wind, beautiful sun (idiom); fine sunny weather, esp. in springtime
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About 风和日丽

风和日丽Simplified
風和日麗Traditional
23Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 风和日丽

Usage Notes

This idiom is typically used in informal contexts to describe the weather; however, in writing, it can appear in more formal descriptions of nature. A common mistake is using it for any sunny day, whereas it specifically implies gentle winds and a pleasant atmosphere.

HSK Study Tips

Though 风和日丽 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance comprehension of Chinese idiomatic expressions. Learners at HSK 3 or 4 should focus on weather-related vocabulary, as this idiom embodies common themes in conversational Chinese.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 风和日丽 with other weather-related phrases. For example, saying '风和日丽' when describing a stormy day is incorrect; instead, one should use '风雨交加' (fēng yǔ jiāo jiā), meaning 'wind and rain together'.

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Idiom Spotlight: 风和日丽

Chengyu Origin Story
Literal meaning:wind and sun beautiful

Component Characters

风fēngwind
HSK 34 strokes风
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和héto complete a set in mahjong or playing cards
HSK 18 strokes口
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日rìsun
HSK 14 strokes日
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丽líKorea
7 strokes丶
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How to say moderate wind, beautiful sun (idiom); fine sunny weather, esp. in springtime in Chinese

“moderate wind, beautiful sun (idiom); fine sunny weather, esp. in springtime” in Chinese is风和日丽fēnghérìlì

The idiom 风和日丽 (fēng hé rì lì) describes a pleasant day characterized by gentle winds and bright sunshine. It is often used to depict ideal weather conditions, particularly in spring, and conveys a sense of tranquility and beauty in nature.

When to use 风和日丽

This idiom is typically used in informal contexts to describe the weather; however, in writing, it can appear in more formal descriptions of nature. A common mistake is using it for any sunny day, whereas it specifically implies gentle winds and a pleasant atmosphere.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 风和日丽 with other weather-related phrases. For example, saying '风和日丽' when describing a stormy day is incorrect; instead, one should use '风雨交加' (fēng yǔ jiāo jiā), meaning 'wind and rain together'.

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和
日
丽

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Frequently Asked Questions about 风和日丽

Literally, it means 'the wind is gentle and the sun is beautiful', indicating pleasant weather.

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