yǔ shuǐ
rainwater; rainfall; rain
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今天下了雨水。
jīntiān xiàle yǔshuǐ.
It rained today.
雨水把地上的灰尘冲走了。
yǔshuǐ bǎ dìshàng de huīchén chōngzǒule.
The rain washed away the dust on the ground.
雨水滋润了大地。
yǔshuǐ zīrùnle dàdì.
The rain moistened the earth.
春雨 (chūn yǔ)
spring rain
甘霖 (gān lín)
sweet rain
干旱 (gān hàn)
drought
晴天 (qíng tiān)
sunny day
The Chinese word 雨水 (yǔshuǐ) is composed of two characters: 雨 (yǔ), meaning "rain," and 水 (shuǐ), meaning "water." Together, they form the compound word 雨水, which literally means "rainwater." In the context of the Chinese calendar, 雨水 marks the beginning of the sixth solar term, which usually falls between February 18 and 20. During this time, the weather starts to warm up, and rainfall increases, signaling the arrival of spring. The term 雨水 also carries cultural significance, as it is associated with the awakening of nature and the start of the agricultural season in many parts of China.
