雨 (yǔ) - rain & rainy

雨Tone 3

yǔ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 雨

与喻

雨 · yǔ

rain;

rainy;

to rain;

precipitation;

metaphor for abundance or blessing.

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Usage highlights

RainRainy dayRainwaterRainstormDrizzleThunderstorm

Synonyms

  • 雨水— rainwater; precipitation
  • 降雨— rainfall; precipitation

Antonyms

  • 晴— sunny; clear weather
  • 旱— drought; dry

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • It's raining today (今天下雨).
  • The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow (天气预报说明天有雨).
  • We need rain for the crops (庄稼需要雨水).
  • The rainy season is coming (雨季要来了).

Collocations

  • Rain(雨)
  • Rainy day(雨天)
  • Rainwater(雨水)
  • Rainstorm(暴雨)
  • Drizzle(小雨)
  • Thunderstorm(雷雨)

Idioms

  • After rain comes sunshine(雨过天晴)
  • Timely rain(及时雨)
  • Wind and rain(风雨)
  • Spring rain moistens things silently(春雨润物细无声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rain is seen as a blessing in agricultural societies, symbolizing life and growth.
  • In Chinese culture, rain often represents favor from heaven or timely help.
  • The character appears in many poems and literary works describing nature's beauty.

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