Chinese · Nature & Environment
雨
yǔ
Rain
Beginnernoun
Definition
Water that falls from clouds in drops.
Example
外面下雨了，带伞吧。
It is raining outside, take an umbrella.
Etymology
The character '雨' (yǔ) is a pictographic representation of rain falling, and it has its roots in ancient Chinese scripts that depict natural phenomena.
How & Where It’s Used
'雨' is used universally in both spoken and written forms when discussing weather, often in both formal and casual conversations.
Literary Heritage
It appears in various literary works, notably in '小雨' (Light Rain) by the poet Xu Zhimo, where it symbolizes emotions and mood.