chuān
yún
liè
shí

idiom

Meaning of 穿云裂石

穿云裂石 means (of a musical or vocal sound) extremely powerful, loud, and clear; able to penetrate the clouds and crack stone. Pronounced chuān yún liè shí.

  • (of a musical or vocal sound) extremely powerful, loud, and clear; able to penetrate the clouds and crack stone

Definitions & Examples

wèi
nán
gāo
yīn
de
shēng
 
chuān穿
yún
liè
shí
 
xiǎng
chè
zhěng
yīn
yuè
tīng
 

That tenor's singing voice was so powerful and clear, it seemed to penetrate the clouds and crack stone, resounding through the entire concert hall.

shēng
 
chuān穿
yún
liè
shí
 
ràng
suǒ
yǒu
tīng
zhòng
chī
zuì
 

As soon as the flute sounded, its piercing and resonant notes captivated all the listeners.

de
shēng
hǒu
 
yǒu
chuān穿
yún
liè
shí
zhī
shì
 

His roar had a force that seemed capable of piercing clouds and splitting rocks.