雪 (xuě) - Snow — frozen precipitation in the form of & to wipe away, to avenge.

雪Tone 3

xuě ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

雪 · xuě

Snow — frozen precipitation in the form of white flakes;

to wipe away, to avenge.

Snow — frozen precipitation in the form ofto wipe away, to avenge.

Usage highlights

Snow mountainSnow whiteSnowflakeSnow sceneHeavy snowAvalanche

Synonyms

  • 冰— ice (related cold substance)

Antonyms

  • 火— fire (opposite element)
  • 热— heat (opposite temperature state)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • It's snowing outside (下雪).
  • The snow-covered mountains are beautiful (雪山).
  • She likes snow-white color (雪白).
  • We need to clear the snow from the driveway (扫雪).

Collocations

  • Snow mountain(雪山)
  • Snow white(雪白)
  • Snowflake(雪花)
  • Snow scene(雪景)
  • Heavy snow(大雪)
  • Avalanche(雪崩)

Idioms

  • To redress a grievance(报仇雪恨)
  • To add frost to snow(雪上加霜)
  • As pure as snow and ice(冰清雪洁)
  • To clear one's name(昭雪)
  • Snow in midsummer(六月飞雪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Snow symbolizes purity, cleanliness, and nobility in Chinese culture.
  • In literature, snow often represents hardship or adversity that tests one's character.
  • The character appears in many winter-related festivals and traditional paintings.

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