霵 (jí) - Sound of heavy rain & sound of thunder

霵Tone 2

jí ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

霵 · jí

Sound of heavy rain;

sound of thunder;

also refers to a sudden downpour or thunderstorm.

Sound of heavy rainsound of thunderalso refers to a sudden downpour or thunderstorm.

Usage highlights

Sound of heavy rainSound of thunderSudden downpourRain soundThunder soundHeavy rain

Synonyms

  • 雨— rain (general term)
  • 雷— thunder
  • 暴雨— torrential rain
  • 骤雨— sudden heavy rain

Antonyms

  • 晴— clear/sunny weather
  • 旱— drought

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of heavy rain was deafening (霵霵雨声).
  • Thunder rumbled in the distance (远处传来霵霵雷声).
  • A sudden downpour caught us by surprise (突来的霵雨让我们措手不及).

Collocations

  • Sound of heavy rain(霵霵)
  • Sound of thunder(霵雷)
  • Sudden downpour(霵雨)
  • Rain sound(雨霵)
  • Thunder sound(雷霵)
  • Heavy rain(大雨霵霵)

Idioms

  • The sound of heavy rain pouring down(霵霵雨声)
  • Thunder rumbling loudly(雷声霵霵)
  • Sudden storm(骤雨霵霵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character primarily used in classical Chinese literature to describe meteorological phenomena.
  • Often appears in poetic descriptions of storms and heavy rainfall.
  • Represents the powerful, overwhelming force of nature in traditional Chinese imagery.

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