Hội gió mây

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fortuitous meeting or a gathering of talented individuals: This term, literally "gathering of wind and clouds," is a classical and literary idiom. It poetically describes a rare and auspicious convergence of remarkable people or favorable circumstances, often leading to significant achievements or collaborations. It implies a meeting that is both destined and productive.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cuộc gặp gỡ giữa nhà thơ và nhạc sĩ ấy đúng là một hội gió mây. (The meeting between that poet and musician was truly a fortuitous gathering of talents.)
  • Họ cùng nhau lập nghiệp từ một hội gió mây hiếm có. (They built their careers together starting from a rare and auspicious convergence.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is highly literary and is used to elevate the description of a meeting, giving it a sense of grandeur, fate, and mutual benefit. It is not used for ordinary social gatherings.

Variants and Related Words

• Hội Long Vân (n): Literally "gathering of dragon and cloud," a direct synonym with identical meaning and usage, also derived from classical literature.
  • Ước mong có một hội long vân để cùng nhau thực hiện hoài bão. (I wish for a gathering of talents to realize our aspirations together.)

Synonyms

• Confluence of talents: A coming together of skilled people.
• Auspicious meeting: A meeting with signs of future success.
• Fortuitous gathering: A lucky or chance gathering of important individuals.

Related Idioms

• Gặp hội gió mây: To encounter or experience such a fortuitous gathering.
  • Trong đời, mấy khi được gặp hội gió mây. (In life, how often does one get to encounter such a fortuitous gathering of talents?)