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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to "wind and rain" with 风雨 (fēngyǔ)

    Description & Modification
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    风雨 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 风雨 (fēngyǔ) literally means "wind and rain," but it is also used figuratively to describe hardships, trials, or turbulent times. In poetry it often describes the sounds and atmosphere of a stormy night. It is a common literary expression in Chinese.

    Examples

    • 经历了这么多风雨，我们的友谊反而更深了。

      Jīnglì le zhème duō fēngyǔ, wǒmen de yǒuyì fǎn'ér gèng shēn le.

      After going through so many storms, our friendship has actually grown deeper.

    • 窗外风雨交加，我们在屋里喝着热茶聊天。

      Chuāngwài fēngyǔ jiāojiā, wǒmen zài wū lǐ hē zhe rè chá liáotiān.

      Wind and rain raged outside the window while we chatted over hot tea indoors.

    • 人生难免会遇到风雨，关键是怎么面对。

      Rénshēng nánmiǎn huì yù dào fēngyǔ, guānjiàn shì zěnme miànduì.

      Life inevitably brings storms; what matters is how you face them.