清風明月 qīng fēng míng yuè

lit. cool breeze and bright moon (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. lit. cool breeze and bright moon (idiom)
  2. 2. fig. peaceful and clear night
  3. 3. (allusively) living a solitary and quiet life

Characters

Character Meaning
清 qīng HSK 3
clear; distinct; pure
風 fēng
wind; style; manner
明 míng HSK 1
bright; (of meaning) clear; to understand
月 yuè HSK 1
month; moon; monthly