下雨的
xiàyǔ de
In Chinese, the English adjective "rainy" is expressed as 下雨的 (xiàyǔ de).
下雨的 is used to describe a state or time period that is abounding with rain.
Meaning: abounding with rain (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
In the form 下雨的, the particle 的 functions as an adjectival marker. This allows the verb phrase meaning "to rain" to modify nouns, such as 'morning' or 'afternoon'.
How do you pronounce it?
xiàyǔ de
Did you know?
- Chinese uses the word 雨 in the term 雨露 which means 'rain and dew'. This phrase is often used as a metaphor for the kindness or grace bestowed by a superior upon a subordinate.
- To describe a 'rainy' mood someone might use the phrase 阴雨连绵, meaning 'gloomy rain continuing without break'. The word 阴 refers to the 'Yin' energy of darkness and cold.
- When describing a 'rainy' day that is particularly heavy, Chinese speakers often use the phrase 大雨 (dàyǔ), which literally translates to 'big rain' rather than 'heavy rain'.
Examples in context
- 在一个下雨的早晨，他很早出门为的是及时到学校。On a rainy morning, he left his house early so as to be in time for school.This sentence shows how to use 下雨的 to describe a morning.Tatoeba #336855 by fucongcong, translation #67267 by Lumi_alt
- 世界上有數之不盡的人渴望自己能長生不老，但這些人卻連一個下雨的星期天下午也不懂得該怎麼打發。Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.This sentence shows how to use 下雨的 to describe a Sunday afternoon.Tatoeba #1401765 by nickyeow, translation #478470 by darinmex
- 今天下雨了。It's raining today.
- 今天是阴天，一直在下雨。Today is a cloudy day, raining all the time.
- 外面在下大雨呢！It's pouring rain outside!
- 那天有很大的雨。It rained heavily that day.
- 前几天一直下小雨。It has been drizzling for the past few days.
- 我喜欢下雨的日子。I like rainy days.
- 我不喜欢下雨的季节。Wǒ bù xǐhuān xiàyǔ de jìjié.I do not like the rainy season.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their weekend plans.
- 佳怡 Jiayi这个周末会是下雨的吗？Zhège zhōumò huì shì xiàyǔ de ma?Will it be rainy this weekend?
- 伟 Wei是的，天气预报说周六会下雨。Shì de, tiānqì yùbào shuō zhōuliù huì xiàyǔ.Yes, the weather forecast says it will rain on Saturday.
- 佳怡 Jiayi那我们就在家看电影吧。Nà wǒmen jiù zài jiā kàn diànyǐng ba.Then let's just watch a movie at home.
- 伟 Wei好主意，我也这么想。Hǎo zhǔyì, wǒ yě zhème xiǎng.Good idea, I think so too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
