HSK · Level 100
45 words
Chinese word
风和日丽
Pronunciation
Pinyinfēng hé rì lì
Meaning
- idiomfine weather
Example
今天是风和日丽，很适合出去散步。jīn tiān shì fēng hé rì lì hěn shì hé chū qù sàn bù
The weather is fine today, so it is perfect for a walk.
More examples
早晨起来，窗外是风和日丽的景色，鸟儿在歌唱。zǎo chén qǐ lái chuāng wài shì fēng hé rì lì de jǐng sè niǎor zài gē chàng
When I got up in the morning, the scene outside was sunny and pleasant, and the birds were singing.
Core concept
A gentle breeze and clear sunlight creating a pleasant day outside.
Common phrases
风和日丽的早晨fēng hé rì lì de zǎo chén
a sunny and pleasant morning
度过风和日丽的一天dù guò fēng hé rì lì de yì tiān
spend a sunny and pleasant day
Similar words
阳光明媚yáng guāng míng mèi: Describes pleasant sunny weather in which bright sunlight makes the surrounding scenery look vivid.
天朗气清tiān lǎng qì qīng: Describes a clear, bright sky and fresh, clean-feeling air.
风和日暖fēng hé rì nuǎn: Describes mild weather with a gentle breeze and warm sunshine.
天高气爽tiān gāo qì shuǎng: Describes a clear day with a vast sky and crisp, refreshing air.
Definition in Chinese
形容天空晴朗、微风和煦、阳光明媚、气候舒适、适合外出的好天气，语气偏书面或文雅。xíng róng tiān kōng qíng lǎng wēi fēng hé xù yáng guāng míng mèi qì hòu shū shì shì hé wài chū de hǎo tiān qì yǔ qì piān shū miàn huò wén yǎ
Word origin
风和日丽 (fēnghérìlì, "gentle wind and bright sun") is a four-character expression whose balanced parts present mild wind and lovely sunshine as signs of an especially pleasant day.
Usage tips
- The expression fits travel writing, letters, and photo captions particularly well, where a concise, polished description of the weather suits the setting.
Opposites
- 风雨交加fēng yǔ jiāo jiāstormy weatheridiom
- 阴雨连绵yīn yǔ lián miáncontinuous rainy weatheridiom