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阵雨 — meaning in English

zhèn yǔ

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English meaning

downpour noun A sudden, very heavy fall of rain.
rainstorm noun A storm consisting mainly of heavy, often sudden rainfall.

Senses

阵雨 is used for these senses in English:

downpour A heavy rain.
rain shower (weather) A short, mild period of rainfall.
rainstorm A storm characterized by substantial, heavy rainfall.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.