风起云涌fēng qǐ yún yǒng 1.大风起来,乌云涌现{rising wind and rolling clouds}: ～,雷电交加。{As the wind rose and clouds raced across the sky, thunder roared and lightning flashed.} 2.〈比喻fig.〉事物迅速发展,声势浩大。{(of situation, events, etc.) develop fast with great strength and momentum}