Meanings of 霈
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 霈
Podcast: 霈
Podcast: 霈
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 霈
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.
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.'
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.
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.'
Pronunciation of 霈
Drill the tone of 霈 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 霈
Rain 雨 causing a flood 沛; 沛 also provides the pronunciation
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 霈
- 1The giveawayRain 雨 causing a flood 沛; 沛 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 霈? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 霈?
Decomposition of 霈
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 霈?
How to say torrential rains; the flow of water in Chinese
“torrential rains; the flow of water” in Chinese is霈
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.'
Write 霈
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 霈 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Word Family of 霈
Compound Meaning
What does 霈 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 霈
No, 霈 is primarily found in literary contexts rather than everyday speech.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 霈?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.