"Feng Hui Lu Zhuan" literally means peaks overlapping and the road winding in a zigzag, describing the intricate and tortuous paths of scenic mountains and waters. It comes from Ouyang Xiu's "Zuiweng Pavilion" of the Northern Song Dynasty: "The peaks turn and the road winds, and there is a pavilion that perches like a bird above the spring—this is the Zuiweng Pavilion." Later, it came to mean that after setbacks, things take a turn for the better and the situation improves. It is used in a wide range of scenarios, and can describe sudden hope in the midst of difficulty, or things unexpectedly improving. Its emotional tone is positive, carrying a sense of sudden enlightenment and a bright new prospect. In terms of cultural background, it reflects the Chinese integration of nature with the philosophy of life, and is often used together with "Liu An Hua Ming." Its deeper meaning emphasizes that when there seems to be no way forward, as long as one keeps going, a new situation may emerge.
📝 Example
1. Just when the company was on the verge of bankruptcy, a sudden turn of events occurred—an unexpected investment brought the business back to life. (A metaphor for a situation taking a sudden turn for the better.)
2. This relationship went through many arguments, but unexpectedly, a turn of events occurred, and the two eventually reconciled. (A metaphor for a situation taking a favorable turn.)