湒 (jí) - Ji — to rain heavily & pouring rain

湒Tone 2

jí ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

湒 · jí

Ji — to rain heavily;

pouring rain;

also used to describe the sound of rain.

Ji — to rain heavilypouring rainalso used to describe the sound of rain.

Usage highlights

Pouring rainSound of heavy rainSudden downpourRain falling heavilyContinuous rain

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 晴— clear weather
  • 旱— drought

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rain is pouring down (雨湒湒).
  • The sound of heavy rain (湒湒雨声).
  • A sudden downpour (湒然下雨).

Collocations

  • Pouring rain(湒雨)
  • Sound of heavy rain(湒湒)
  • Sudden downpour(湒然)
  • Rain falling heavily(雨湒)
  • Continuous rain(湒湒不绝)

Idioms

  • The rain falls heavily(雨湒如注)
  • The sound of rain is continuous(湒湒不绝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily used in classical Chinese literature to describe heavy rainfall.
  • It carries poetic connotations of natural force and abundance.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in some regional dialects and literary works.

FAQ