暴风雨
bàofēngyǔ
The English word "storm" is translated into Chinese as 暴风雨 (bàofēngyǔ).
暴风雨 refers to a disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather. It can be used literally to describe weather events or metaphorically to describe turbulent or violent situations.
Meaning: disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 暴风雨 is composed of 暴 (violent or fierce), 风 (wind) and 雨 (rain), literally meaning "violent wind and rain".
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How does it change in a sentence?
When counting a single storm, use the classifier 一场 before the word, as in 一场暴风雨.
How do you pronounce it?
bàofēngyǔ
Did you know?
- In traditional Chinese culture, certain types of storms were historically seen as signs of the 'Mandate of Heaven' being withdrawn from a ruler.
- There is a common Chinese idiom 风雨同舟, meaning 'to be in the same boat during a wind and rain storm', used to describe people who stick together through hardship.
- In Chinese pop culture, 暴风雨 is often used in the phrase 暴风雨般的掌声, which describes 'thunderous applause' rather than a weather event.
Examples in context
- 暴风雨平息下来了。The storm has died down.This sentence is useful for describing the storm in 暴风雨 dying down.Tatoeba #8800827 by crescat, translation #325308 by CK
- 这场暴风雨并不危险。你不用担心。This storm is not dangerous. You don't need to worry.This sentence is useful for stating that the 暴风雨 is not dangerous.Tatoeba #11231389 by klzlueylx, translation #1966492 by Spamster
- 暴风雨会持续多久？How long will the storm last?This sentence is useful for asking about the duration of the 暴风雨.Tatoeba #476628 by fucongcong, translation #325298 by CK
- 今天晚上有 暴风雨 ，所以最好待在家里。There will be a storm tonight, so it is best to stay at home.
- 昨天整个城市都被 风暴 笼罩着。The entire city was engulfed by the storm yesterday.
- 听说明天会有 台风 来袭，大家要做好准备。I heard that there will be a typhoon coming tomorrow, so everyone should be prepared.
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Example conversation
浩然 and 晓雯 are talking by the window during bad weather.
- 浩然 Haoran外面的暴风雨很大。Wàimiàn de bàofēngyǔ hěn dà.The storm outside is very heavy.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen希望暴风雨快点过去。Xīwàng bàofēngyǔ kuài diǎn guòqù.I hope the storm passes quickly.
- 浩然 Haoran晓雯，你带伞了吗？Xiǎowén, nǐ dài sǎn le ma?Xiaowen, did you bring an umbrella?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我没带，太麻烦了。Wǒ méi dài, tài máfan le.I didn't bring one, it's such a hassle.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
