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下雨

xià yǔ

HSK 1

Meaning

  • to rain

Definition

下雨,指天空中降下雨水。

To rain, referring to the falling of rainwater from the sky.

Usage

通常作为谓语使用,可以搭配时间、地点或程度副词。例如:‘外面在下雨。’、‘今天会下雨。’

Usually used as a predicate, it can be combined with time, place, or adverbs of degree. For example: 'It's raining outside.' 'It will rain today.'

Examples

  • 1 外面在下雨,记得带伞。(It's raining outside, remember to bring an umbrella.)
  • 2 天气预报说今天会下雨。(The weather forecast says it will rain today.)
  • 3 下雨天,我喜欢待在家里看书。(On rainy days, I like to stay home and read.)
  • 4 这里很少下雨,气候很干燥。(It rarely rains here, the climate is very dry.)
  • 5 突然下起大雨,大家都跑去躲雨。(Suddenly it started raining heavily, everyone ran to take shelter.)

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