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霈 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
霈pèitorrential rains; the flow of waterg, 15 strokes, radical 雨
霈pèitorrent of rainunknown, 15 strokes, radical 雨
pèi(pei4) T4
  1. 1torrential rains; the flow of water
  2. 2torrent of rain
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March 24, 2026

霈pèi(pei4)

The character 霈 (pèi) refers to heavy or torrential rain, emphasizing an intense flow of water. It is often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe overwhelming downpours, and can evoke imagery of nature's power and abundance.

Strokes15Radical雨
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese poetry, heavy rain often symbolizes fertility, renewal, and the emotional turmoil of the poet. The character 霈 reflects this cultural appreciation for nature, especially in the context of agriculture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a torrential rainstorm where the skies 'pè' (pronounced like 'pay') you back with an abundance of water. The character 霈 combines the radical for rain (雨) with a component suggesting flow, visualizing the cascading torrents pouring down.

Meanings of 霈

pèi(pei4)
1torrential rains; the flow of water
2torrent of rain
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About 霈

霈Simplified
15Strokes
雨Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 霈

Quick Contrast

倾盆 (qīngpén) - use 霈 when emphasizing the intensity and literary quality of the rain, while 倾盆 focuses more on the volume and suddenness of the downpour.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 霈 (pèi) with related characters like 雨 (yǔ), which simply means 'rain.' It is more commonly used in literary contexts, so it may sound overly formal in casual conversation. Common collocations include 霈雨 (pèi yǔ) meaning 'torrential rain.'

HSK Study Tips

While 霈 is not on the HSK list, understanding it can enhance your vocabulary about weather phenomena. Focus on the context of its use in literature and poetry, as it connects to other HSK vocabulary related to nature and weather.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 霈 in casual conversations about weather, leading to awkwardness. For example, saying '今天霈' (jīntiān pèi) when simply referring to a rainy day is incorrect; instead, use '今天下雨' (jīntiān xià yǔ) for 'It is raining today.'

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Etymology of 霈

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Rain 雨 causing a flood 沛; 沛 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 霈

  1. 1The giveawayRain 雨 causing a flood 沛; 沛 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 霈

IDS Structure⿱雨沛
霈Full Character
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雨yu3
top
沛pei4
bottom
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Identify the Components

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How to say torrential rains; the flow of water in Chinese

“torrential rains; the flow of water” in Chinese is霈pèi

The character 霈 (pèi) refers to heavy or torrential rain, emphasizing an intense flow of water. It is often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe overwhelming downpours, and can evoke imagery of nature's power and abundance.

When to use 霈

Be cautious not to confuse 霈 (pèi) with related characters like 雨 (yǔ), which simply means 'rain.' It is more commonly used in literary contexts, so it may sound overly formal in casual conversation. Common collocations include 霈雨 (pèi yǔ) meaning 'torrential rain.'

霈 or something close to it

倾盆 (qīngpén) - use 霈 when emphasizing the intensity and literary quality of the rain, while 倾盆 focuses more on the volume and suddenness of the downpour.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use 霈 in casual conversations about weather, leading to awkwardness. For example, saying '今天霈' (jīntiān pèi) when simply referring to a rainy day is incorrect; instead, use '今天下雨' (jīntiān xià yǔ) for 'It is raining today.'

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霈

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Word Family of 霈

Words Containing This Character1
霈pèitorrent of rain
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 霈

No, 霈 is primarily found in literary contexts rather than everyday speech.

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