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雨 (yǔ, rain) vs 雪 (xuě, snow) — use 雨 for precipitation in liquid form, while 雪 refers specifically to frozen precipitation.
When using 雨, it’s important to note that it is often combined with other characters in weather expressions, such as 下雨 (xià yǔ) meaning 'to rain.' Avoid confusing it with 雪 (xuě) which means 'snow,' as both refer to different types of precipitation.
Although 雨 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, it is a fundamental character that students should recognize early on due to its frequency in daily conversation. Focus on its usage with verbs like 下 (xià) for 'to fall' to form common phrases related to weather.
Learners often confuse 雨 with related characters such as 雪 (snow) or 雷 (thunder). A common mistake is saying '下雷' (xià léi) instead of '下雨' (xià yǔ) to mean 'it is raining.' Always remember that 雨 specifically refers to rain.
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Etymology of 雨
Pictograph of rain falling from a cloud.
Rain drops falling from a cloud 帀
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How to say rain in Chinese
“rain” in Chinese is雨
The character 雨 (yǔ) means 'rain' in Mandarin. It refers to the precipitation that falls from the sky in the form of water droplets, and can also be used as a verb meaning 'to rain.' Commonly, it is used in weather-related contexts and can be found in expressions describing weather conditions.
When to use 雨
When using 雨, it’s important to note that it is often combined with other characters in weather expressions, such as 下雨 (xià yǔ) meaning 'to rain.' Avoid confusing it with 雪 (xuě) which means 'snow,' as both refer to different types of precipitation.
雨 or something close to it
雨 (yǔ, rain) vs 雪 (xuě, snow) — use 雨 for precipitation in liquid form, while 雪 refers specifically to frozen precipitation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 雨 with related characters such as 雪 (snow) or 雷 (thunder). A common mistake is saying '下雷' (xià léi) instead of '下雨' (xià yǔ) to mean 'it is raining.' Always remember that 雨 specifically refers to rain.
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Grammar patterns of 雨
雨 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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下____了！
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You would say '下雨了' (xià yǔ le).
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