lín​yǔ

continuous heavy rain

  • created sense approved 霖雨 · lín​yǔ · continuous heavy rain — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    霖雨

    lín​yǔ

    continuous heavy rain

    continuous heavy rain; a long-lasting downpour

    霖 (literal) → 霖 · lín · prolonged rain 雨 (literal) → 雨 · yǔ · rain

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  • created sense approved 霖雨 · lín​yǔ · widespread favors — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    霖雨

    lín​yǔ

    widespread favors

    (literary) widespread favors or kindness, metaphorically comparing a ruler's grace to much-needed rain during a drought

    霖 (literal) → 霖 · lín · prolonged rain 雨 (literal) → 雨 · yǔ · rain

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