柳暗花明 Willow dark, flowers bright
Explanation
“柳暗花明”是一个成语，出自唐代诗人王维的诗句“柳暗花明池上山，高楼歌洒换离颜”。它原本指的是春天柳树发芽、鲜花盛开的景象，后来也用来比喻在困境中出现转机，柳暗花明，豁然开朗。
The idiom "liǔ àn huā míng" (柳暗花明) originates from a poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei. It literally describes the beautiful scenery of spring, with willow trees and flowers in full bloom. Figuratively, it signifies a sudden turn of events for the better, especially after a period of difficulty. It implies a sudden breakthrough or a hopeful turn in a seemingly hopeless situation.
Origin Story
南宋时期，大诗人陆游因为政治原因被罢官，回到家乡山阴。三年后，他独自一人去西山游玩。走了很久，山路蜿蜒曲折，树木茂密，他心里开始担心，会不会走错了路，再也走不出去了。这时，他转过一个山弯，眼前豁然开朗，只见一个景色秀丽的村庄，到处是盛开的鲜花，翠绿的柳枝垂挂在清澈的溪流边，鸟语花香，一派生机勃勃的景象。陆游高兴极了，他写下了著名的诗句：‘山重水复疑无路，柳暗花明又一村。’这首诗也成为千古名句，表达了人们在困境中仍然充满希望，最终会柳暗花明的心情。
During the Southern Song Dynasty, the great poet Lu You was dismissed from his official post due to political reasons and returned to his hometown of Shan Yin. Three years later, he went for a solitary excursion to the Western Mountains. After a long walk along winding mountain paths, surrounded by dense trees, he began to worry that he had lost his way and might not be able to find his way back. At that moment, he rounded a bend, and a breathtaking view opened before him: a picturesque village, surrounded by blooming flowers and lush green willows hanging over a clear stream. Birds sang and flowers perfumed the air. Lu You was overjoyed and wrote his famous lines: “山重水复疑无路，柳暗花明又一村” (Shān chóng shuǐ fù yí wú lù, liǔ àn huā míng yòu yī cūn). This poem has become a classic and expresses the hope and resilience of finding a way forward and achieving success even in times of adversity.
Usage
常用作定语、宾语；比喻在困境中遇到转机，或环境由坏变好。
Often used as an attributive or an object; it refers to a turning point for the better in a difficult situation, or an improvement in the environment.
Examples
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山重水复疑无路，柳暗花明又一村。
shan zhong shui fu yi wu lu liu an hua ming you yi cun
After a period of difficulty, things unexpectedly improved.
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经过一番努力，柳暗花明，问题终于解决了。
jing guo yi fan nu li liu an hua ming wen ti zhong yu jie jue le
Through hard work the situation has improved; a solution was finally found, like light at the end of a long dark tunnel.