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Definition
Torrential; pouring; describing very heavy rain.
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How it's used
Literary in nature, this term is almost exclusively paired with 雨 to describe heavy rainfall. While it appears in news reports or formal writing, it sounds slightly dramatic or poetic when used in casual daily speech. Most locals prefer using 落大雨 or 傾盆大雨 for everyday communication.
Examples
It is pouring outside right now, you should not go out.
Why is there such a torrential downpour today?
Related words
Common phrases
torrential rain
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe other types of heavy flow, such as water from a tap or a river, as it is strictly reserved for rain.
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Grammar guides
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