a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall leading to a shortage of water

To take measures to prevent or reduce damage caused by dry weather; to weather a drought.

the actual situation or severity of a drought; drought conditions

drought; disaster caused by a long lack of rain

land as opposed to water or marshland

Flood and drought; natural disasters related to water levels or the lack thereof

to ensure a stable yield regardless of drought or floods; to bring a steady income even in adverse conditions

having a strong ability to withstand dry conditions

A period of the year characterized by little or no rainfall.

Roller skating; a sport similar to ice skating but performed on a flat, dry surface using shoes equipped with wheels

A drought occurring during the hottest part of the summer, specifically during the [[三伏|三伏|san1 fu2]] period

signs or symptoms of a drought; the phenomenon of dry weather

dry land or field lacking irrigation or surface water, typically used for crops that do not require much moisture; also written as [[旱地|旱地|han4 di4]]

tobacco smoked in a long-stemmed pipe as shredded leaves or tobacco bits; contrasted with [[水烟|水煙|shui3 yan1]]

A type of large, burrowing ground squirrel that lives in colonies and hibernates in the winter; also known as [[土拨鼠|土撥鼠|tu3 bo1 shu3]] or [[鼧鼥|鼧鼥|tuo2 ba2]].

A duck that is raised on land rather than on water

to roller-skate; to go rollerblading or inline skating

Rice grown on dry land rather than in flooded paddies, relying on natural rainfall or minimal irrigation; also called [[陆稻|陸稻|lu4 dao4]]

A long-stemmed Chinese pipe used for smoking shredded tobacco, usually consisting of a bowl, a bamboo or metal tube, and a mouthpiece.

a boat-shaped stage prop used in folk dances such as [[跑旱船|跑旱船|pao3 han4 chuan2]]

A transportation route over land rather than by water; also called [[旱道|旱道|han4 dao4]] or [[陆路|陸路|lu4 lu4]].

A well dug in water-scarce areas to collect and store rainwater, typically with a narrow opening and a wider base

the practice of growing crops in regions with limited rainfall by utilizing specialized cultivation techniques to conserve moisture

Long-awaited rain falling after a prolonged drought; describes the joy of finally having a long-held wish fulfilled or a desperate need satisfied in a difficult situation

A facility or area used for roller skating; commonly surfaced with concrete or terrazzo. In Taiwan, it is also referred to as a [[溜冰场|溜冰場|liu1 bing1 chang3]].

A Chinese folk dance where a performer carries a bottomless bamboo boat frame around their waist and mimics the motion of rowing; also called [[采莲船|採蓮船|cai3 lian2 chuan2]].

A period of extreme dryness or severe lack of rain

A bridge built over a dry area, such as a valley, gully, or busy road, rather than over a body of water; overpass.

drought and the resulting crop failure or famine

garden nasturtium; Tropaeolum majus

aridisol; a type of soil found in dry climates according to soil taxonomy

not to have rained for a long time during a period of drought

sweet rain after a long drought; to satisfy a long-felt need or have a long-held hope finally realized when in a difficult situation

(literary) severe or long-lasting drought

to be affected by a lack of rain; to suffer from dry weather

preferring dry conditions or resistant to drought, especially in relation to crops or vegetation

to yearn for relief from a desperate situation; literally looking for rain clouds during a severe drought

Clouds and a rainbow during a major drought; describes an intense or eager longing for something to happen. Originally from the text of Mencius describing people's desperate desire for rain signs during a dry spell.

To yearn for relief from a desperate situation; literally looking for rain clouds during a severe drought. This idiom expresses an earnest longing for the arrival of someone or the fulfillment of a wish.

to long for an end to a disaster as one longs for rain clouds during a severe drought; to eagerly await relief from a difficult situation

dry weather; a period of drought

a traditional Chinese folk dance where the performer wears a boat-shaped prop around the waist and mimics the motion of rowing or sailing on land

(dialect) a sunshade or parasol used to block sunlight

The practice of growing crops on land that is not flooded or irrigated; dryland farming

A traditional dry toilet that collects human waste in a pit or hole without using water for flushing.

crops grown on non-irrigated land or dry land

dry season; period of dry weather without rain

Peking willow (Salix matsudana), a deciduous tree native to northeastern China used for landscaping and erosion control

The two types of natural disasters caused by either a severe lack of rain or excessive rainfall