求雨 (qiú yǔ) — to pray for rain (as a ritual)
Definition
求雨 means 'to pray for rain' as a ritual act — typically at a temple or shrine, often in the context of drought or harvest. The verb 求 here is formal and ceremonial, not casual asking.
verb
to pray for rain (as a ritual)
Examples
- 求雨。Cūn lǐ de rén dōu zài miào lǐ qiú yǔ.The villagers are all praying for rain in the temple.
- ，。Tā men qiú le sān tiān yǔ, zhōng yú xià yǔ le.They prayed for rain for three days, and finally it rained.
- 求雨。Gǔ dài huáng dì yǒu shí yě huì qīn zì qù qiú yǔ.Ancient emperors sometimes also personally went to pray for rain.
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