bei6 jyu5避雨
Jyutpingbei6 jyu5
Yalebeih yúh
Definition
To take shelter from the rain.
colloquialweatherdaily actions
How it's used
This verb describes the specific action of finding temporary shelter when caught in a sudden downpour. It is frequently used in casual plans when the weather turns bad unexpectedly. Unlike formal descriptions of seeking shelter, this term focuses on the immediate, practical need to stay dry while waiting for the rain to stop.
Examples
It is raining heavily, let's go into that shop to take cover from the rain.
Related words
Common phrases
rain shelter
find a place to take cover from the rain
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Grammar guides
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