降水

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Understanding 降水 (jiàngshuǐ)

降水 refers to any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the ground, such as rain, snow, hail, or frost. It is a common meteorological term used in weather forecasts and climate discussions.

Usage in Daily Conversation

降水 is often used when talking about weather conditions, especially in forecasts or reports. For example, you might hear "今天降水" (There is precipitation today) to indicate rain or snow.

Common Collocations

  • 降水 (jiàngshuǐ liàng): precipitation amount, used to describe how much rain or snow has fallen.
  • 降水概率 (jiàngshuǔi gàilǜ): probability of precipitation, often seen in weather forecasts.
  • 降水天气 (jiàngshuǐ tiānqì): weather with precipitation, meaning rainy or snowy weather.

Tips

When using 降水, remember it is a formal term mostly used in meteorological contexts. In casual speech, people often say 下雨 (to rain) or (to snow) instead. Also, 降水 covers all types of precipitation, so it is broader than just rain.

Avoid confusing 降水 with 降温 (temperature drop), which sounds similar but refers to temperature changes.

Example Sentences

Today's precipitation is more than yesterday's; there might be heavy rain.

The weather forecast shows precipitation this weekend; remember to bring an

Precipitation includes not only rain but also snow, hail, and frost.