久旱逢甘雨

久旱逢甘雨

Literally means:

to have welcome rain after a long drought

Actually means:

to have a long-felt need satisfied

逢, to meet; 甘雨, a timely rain or rain that benefits crops. This phrase means meeting a timely rain after a long drought. It figuratively means that one's long-awaited need is fulfilled or one's longawaited thing finally appears. It is often used to describe one's happiness or excitement.

逢，遇到。甘雨，来得正是时候的雨，或对农事。

久旱逢甘雨，长久干旱遇到一场好雨。比喻有利的雨一要得到了满足，或盼望已久的事情终于出现了。多表达高兴、激动的心情。