fēng
huàn

HSK 7-9
idiom

Meaning of 呼风唤雨

呼风唤雨 means to summon wind and rain; to command the forces of nature; to have great power and influence; to sway a situation. Pronounced hū fēng huàn yǔ. HSK 7-9.

  • to summon wind and rain; to command the forces of nature
  • to have great power and influence; to sway a situation
  • to incite; to stir up trouble; to engage in demagoguery

Definitions & Examples

Chuán
shuō
zhōng
wèi
dào
shì
néng
fēng
huàn
 
biān
 

Legend has it that the Taoist priest could summon wind and rain, possessing boundless magical power.

Zài
dài
shén
huà
 
lóng
wáng
shì
fēng
huàn
de
shén
 

In ancient mythology, the Dragon King is a deity who commands wind and rain.