雨露 () — rain and dew; (figurative) favor, grace, blessings

Definition

Literary/figurative term for 'favor, grace, blessings' — evokes life-giving rain and dew bestowed by a superior (leader, emperor) on those below. Mostly appears in the set phrase 雨露之恩. Rarely used literally.

noun
rain and dew(figurative) favorgraceblessings

Examples

  • 雨露
    Chūn tiān de yǔ zī rùn le dà dì.
    The spring rain and dew nourish the earth.
  • 雨露
    Tā gǎn jī lǐng dǎo de yǔ zhī ēn.
    He is grateful for the favor of his leader.
  • 雨露
    Bǎi xìng mù yù zài huáng shang de yǔ zhī xià.
    The people bathe in the emperor's grace.

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