霋 (qī) - Describes the clearing of rain & a brief cessation of rain

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qī ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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霋 · qī

Describes the clearing of rain;

a brief cessation of rain;

also used in classical texts to describe a light rain or drizzle.

Describes the clearing of raina brief cessation of rainalso used in classical texts to describe a

Usage highlights

Rain clearingClearing after rainLight rainMomentary rain stopClouds clearing after rain

Synonyms

  • 霁— to clear up after rain or snow
  • 晴— sunny; clear weather

Antonyms

  • 雨— rain
  • 阴— cloudy; overcast

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rain has just cleared (雨霋).
  • A brief respite from the rain (霋霁).
  • Light drizzling rain (霋霋).

Collocations

  • Rain clearing(雨霋)
  • Clearing after rain(霋霁)
  • Light rain(霋霋)
  • Momentary rain stop(霋止)
  • Clouds clearing after rain(云霋)

Idioms

  • Rain clears and sky brightens(霋霁天青)

Cultural background

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  • Appears in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe weather transitions.
  • Represents a poetic concept of temporary calm or respite in nature.

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