降水

jiàng shuǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. rain and snow
2. precipitation (meteorology)

Word relationships

Related words

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下雪

xià xuě

to snow

'降水' includes snow; '下雪' is a common related term.

降雨量

jiàng yǔ liàng

precipitation

'降雨量' specifically refers to rainfall amount, a key measure of precipitation.

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.

Synonyms

1 item

下雨

xià yǔ

to rain

As a weather phenomenon, '降水' refers to precipitation in general, while '下雨' specifically means 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

jiàng shuǐ liàng

precipitation (meteorology)

Child Words of 降水

water

to drop

to surrender