How to Write 雨 (yǔ) — Meaning “rain”

Imagine a window with four raindrops hitting it from above: the top line is the window frame, and the four dots are the raindrops. This visual helps you recall that 雨 means rain, especially since the shape resembles a rainy window.

The stroke order is: horizontal, vertical, horizontal fold hook, vertical, dot, dot, dot, dot — start with the top bar, then the frame, then fill in the four dots inside. A common mistake is making the four dots too large or uneven; keep them small and evenly spaced in the middle of the frame.

下雨 (xià yǔ) means "to rain" and is used for talking about weather, like '今天下雨了' (It rained today). 雨伞 (yǔ sǎn) means "umbrella," useful when preparing for rain. 大雨 (dà yǔ) means "heavy rain" and describes a strong downpour, often in weather reports.

雨 is a basic character used daily in weather discussions and expressions like 风雨 (wind and rain) symbolizing hardship. In Chinese culture, rain is often seen as a blessing for crops, so phrases like 及时雨 (timely rain) describe something that comes at the perfect moment.

Common words containing 雨 include: 下雨 (xià yǔ) — to rain; 雨伞 (yǔ sǎn) — umbrella; 大雨 (dà yǔ) — Heavy rain.