下雨 (xià yǔ) — to rain
Definition
A weather verb meaning 'to rain' — describes the action itself, while 雨 (yǔ) is the noun 'rain' as a substance. Use 下雨 when saying it is raining; use 雨 for things like 雨伞 or 雨水.
phrase
to rain
Examples
- 下雨。Jīn tiān xià yǔ le.It rained today.
- 。Míng tiān bú xià yǔ.It won't rain tomorrow.
- 。Zuó tiān xià le yǔ.It rained yesterday.
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