máo​mao​yǔ

drizzle

  • created sense approved 毛毛雨 · máo​mao​yǔ · drizzle — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    毛毛雨

    máo​mao​yǔ

    drizzle

    drizzle; very light rain where the drops are too small to form distinct streaks

    毛毛 (reduplication) → 毛 · máo · hair 雨 (literal) → 雨 · yǔ · rain

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  • created sense approved 毛毛雨 · máo​mao​yǔ · mere trifle — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    毛毛雨

    máo​mao​yǔ

    mere trifle

    something that is not very important or serious; a tiny amount of money or resources that has little effect

    毛毛 (reduplication) → 毛 · máo · hair 雨 (literal) → 雨 · yǔ · rain

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  • created sense approved 毛毛雨 · máo​mao​yǔ · advance warning — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    毛毛雨

    máo​mao​yǔ

    advance warning

    (metaphorical) to give someone a heads-up or drop a hint before officially starting a task or project

    毛毛 (reduplication) → 毛 · máo · hair 雨 (literal) → 雨 · yǔ · rain

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