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The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「瓢潑大雨」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
It was raining heavily like water being poured from a bucket. Used to describe the rain that is falling very heavily.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
piáo pō dà yǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
piu4 put3 daai6 yu5
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
