flames of war; wind and mist
Meanings
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flames of war; signs of war; warfare
formalOriginally referring to beacon fires used for military signaling in ancient times, now a metaphor for war or armed conflict. Often appears in idioms like 烽烟四起.
The flames of war have ignited again in the Middle East.
In those years war raged everywhere here, but now it is a peaceful and prosperous age.
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Smoke of war billowing, warhorses neighing—a tragic and magnificent historical scroll.
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wind and mist; hazy atmosphere
literaryLiterary usage describing natural scenery, often with a hazy or atmospheric quality. Originated from the classical text 'Letter to Zhu Yuan Si' (与朱元思书) by Wu Jun of the Southern Dynasties: '风烟俱净，天山共色' (The wind and mist have completely cleared, the sky and mountains share the same color).
The wind and mist have completely cleared, the sky and mountains share the same color.
In the distance the wind and mist are hazy, the outlines of the mountains cannot be seen clearly.
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In the spring hues of Jiangnan, the mist is light and the willows sway gently.