mei4 jyu5微雨
Jyutpingmei4 jyu5
Yalemèih yúh
Definition
Light rain; drizzle; light showers.
colloquialweather
How it's used
Describes light, misty rain that is often barely enough to require an umbrella. While technically a noun, it is frequently used as a verb phrase or adjective in casual speech to describe the current state of the weather. It carries a slightly more descriptive or literary tone than simply saying 落雨.
Examples
It is drizzling outside, remember to take an umbrella.
It is drizzling like this today, are we still going hiking?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe heavy rain or a downpour, as it specifically implies a very light, fine spray of water. For heavier rain, use 落大雨 instead.
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Grammar guides
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