shí​yǔ

timely rain

  • created sense approved 时雨/時雨 · shí​yǔ · timely rain — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    时雨 / 時雨

    shí​yǔ

    timely rain

    rain that falls just when it is needed or at the right time for the season

    时 (literal) → 时/時 · shí · current 雨 (literal) → 雨 · yǔ · rain

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  • created sense approved 时雨/時雨 · shí​yǔ · education — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    时雨 / 時雨

    shí​yǔ

    education

    (literary) the beneficial influence of culture and education, comparing its impact to the way timely rain nourishes plants

    时 (literal) → 时/時 · shí · current 雨 (literal) → 雨 · yǔ · rain

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