降水

jiàng shuǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. rain and snow
2. precipitation (meteorology)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 下雪 xià xuě 下雪 xià xuě to snow '降水' includes snow; '下雪' is a common related term.: to snow
• 降雨量 jiàng yǔ liàng 降雨量 jiàng yǔ liàng precipitation '降雨量' specifically refers to rainfall amount, a key measure of precipitation.: precipitation
• 降水量 jiàng shuǐ liàng 降水量 jiàng shuǐ liàng precipitation (meteorology) '降水量' is a more precise term for precipitation amount, often used interchangeably with '降水' in meteorology.: precipitation (meteorology)

Synonyms

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• 下雨 xià yǔ 下雨 xià yǔ to rain As a weather phenomenon, '降水' refers to precipitation in general, while '下雨' specifically means rain.: to rain

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with '量' to form '降水量' (precipitation amount) or with '概率' to say '降水概率' (probability of precipitation).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse '降水' (jiàng shuǐ, precipitation) with '降雪' (jiàng xuě, snowfall). '降水' is a broader term including both rain and snow.

Example Sentences

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今天 降水 概率很高，出门记得带伞。

The probability of precipitation is very high today; remember to bring an umbrella when going out.

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Words Containing 降水

• 降水量 降水量 jiàng shuǐ liàng: precipitation (meteorology)

Child Words of 降水

• 水 水 shuǐ: water
• 降 降 jiàng: to drop
• 降 降 xiáng: to surrender