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    Expressing 'thunderstorm' with 雷雨 (léiyǔ)

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    Explanation

    The noun 雷雨 (léiyǔ) means 'thunderstorm.' It combines 雷 (thunder) with 雨 (rain) to describe a rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning. It is used in weather descriptions and everyday conversation about stormy weather.

    Examples

    • 下午可能会有雷雨,记得带伞。

      Xiàwǔ kěnéng huì yǒu léiyǔ, jìde dài sǎn.

      There might be thunderstorms in the afternoon; remember to bring an umbrella.

    • 昨晚的雷雨太大了,我一整夜没睡好。

      Zuó wǎn de léiyǔ tài dà le, wǒ yī zhěng yè méi shuì hǎo.

      Last night's thunderstorm was so intense that I didn't sleep well the whole night.

    • 夏天的雷雨来得快去得也快。

      Xiàtiān de léiyǔ lái de kuài qù de yě kuài.

      Summer thunderstorms come quickly and go just as quickly.

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