noun HSK 4
rainwater · Rain Water (solar term)
Meaning
雨水 literally means 'rain water' and refers to rainwater collected from precipitation. It is also the name of the second solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar, occurring around February 18-20, marking the transition from snow to rain as temperatures rise in spring.
Usage
In everyday speech, 雨水 commonly refers to rainwater. When discussing the traditional calendar or seasonal changes, it refers to the Rain Water solar term. The phrase 雨水多 (much rain) is frequently used to describe rainy seasons or climates.
Examples
- 01这个地区雨水充沛，适合种植水稻。, .This region has abundant rainfall, suitable for growing rice.
- 02雨水过后，天气逐渐变暖。, .After the Rain Water solar term, the weather gradually becomes warmer.
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Common collocations
- 雨水多much rain
- 收集雨水to collect rainwater
- 雨水充沛abundant rainfall
Origin
The compound combines 雨 (rain) and 水 (water) to literally mean rainwater. As a solar term name, it has been used for over 2000 years in Chinese agricultural calendars.