Definition
风雨 (fēng yǔ) literally means 'wind and rain' and is often used figuratively to refer to life's trials and hardships, especially those experienced together. In its figurative sense, it is broader and milder than 风暴 (severe crisis) and differs from 风浪 (wind and waves/adversity), which emphasizes obstacles during a journey or endeavor.
noun
wind and rain (literal)(figurative) trials and hardshipsthe challenges of life
Examples
- 风雨，。Wàimiàn fēng yǔ hěn dà, chūmén jìde dài sǎn.It's very windy and rainy outside; remember to bring an umbrella when you go out.
- 风雨。Tā hé péngyǒumen yìqǐ jīnglì le shēnghuó zhōng de fēng yǔ.He and his friends experienced the storms of life together.
- ，。Tāmen fēng yǔ tóng zhōu, hùxiāng bāngzhù.They have weathered the storms together, helping each other.
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