Meaning
雨天 literally means 'rain day' and refers to a day when it is raining or rainy weather in general. It's a common compound noun formed from 雨 (rain) and 天 (day/sky/weather). The term can refer to a specific rainy day or the condition of rainy weather more broadly.
Usage
This is a neutral, everyday term used in both spoken and written Chinese. It commonly appears in weather forecasts, casual conversation about plans, and when discussing conditions. Native speakers often use it when explaining why activities were cancelled or when discussing how weather affects daily life. It can also be used metaphorically to represent difficult times.
Examples
- 01雨天路滑，开车要小心。, .Roads are slippery on rainy days, so drive carefully.
- 02我不喜欢雨天出门。.I don't like going out on rainy days.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个雨天
Common collocations
- 雨天路滑roads are slippery on rainy days
- 在雨天on a rainy day, during rainy weather
- 遇到雨天to encounter rainy weather
Antonyms
Origin
This is a straightforward compound combining 雨 (rain) with 天 (day/weather), following a common Chinese pattern for weather-related terms.