English–Chinese
“heavy rain” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbào yǔ
Example
下午开始下暴雨，大家注意安全。xià wǔ kāi shǐ xià bào yǔ dà jiā zhù yì ān quán
Heavy rain started falling in the afternoon, so everyone should stay safe.
How to say “heavy rain” in Chinese
“Heavy rain” in Chinese is 暴雨 (bào yǔ).
Rain arriving in a powerful rush, often with wind or thunder, rather than falling gently over time.
Example sentences with 暴雨
气象台已发布暴雨预警，市民应注意防范。qì xiàng tái yǐ fā bù bào yǔ yù jǐng shì mín yīng zhù yì fáng fàn
The weather bureau has issued a heavy rain warning, so residents should take precautions.
Tips for using 暴雨
- Weather warnings use this word because the practical concern is often travel disruption and water on roads, not merely getting wet.