Chinese word

雨衣

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǔ yī

Meaning

  • nounraincoat

Example

外面下雨了，记得带上雨衣。wài miàn xià yǔ le jì de dài shàng yǔ yī

It's raining outside, so remember to bring your raincoat.

Illustration for 雨衣 (raincoat)

More examples

出门前别忘了穿上雨衣。chū mén qián bié wàng le chuān shàng yǔ yī

Before you go out, don't forget to put on your raincoat.

Core concept

A wearable waterproof layer that keeps rain off the body, whether it hangs like a poncho or fits like a coat.

Common phrases

  • 穿上雨衣chuān shàng yǔ yī

    put on a raincoat

  • 脱下雨衣tuō xià yǔ yī

    take off a raincoat

  • 带上雨衣dài shàng yǔ yī

    bring a raincoat

Similar words

雨伞yú sǎn: A cover held in the hand to protect the body from rain.
雨具yǔ jù: An umbrella or garment used as rain-protection equipment.
雨披yǔ pī: A light waterproof covering worn over the body, especially the front and legs.
防水衣fáng shuǐ yī: Waterproof clothing worn to protect the body from rain and water splashes.

Definition in Chinese

为防止被雨淋而穿着的带防水性的外衣，可为披风式或套头式，用以覆盖部分或整个身体。wèi fáng zhǐ bèi yǔ lín ér chuān zhe de dài fáng shuǐ xìng de wài yī kě wèi pī fēng shì huò tào tóu shì yòng yǐ fù gài bù fèn huò zhěng gè shēn tǐ

Word origin

雨衣 (yǔyī, "raincoat") is a transparent compound of 雨 (yǔ, "rain") and 衣 (yī, "clothing"), linking the weather with the garment used for it.

Usage tips

  • The noun does not specify a coat shape, so it can describe a sleeved garment, a loose poncho, or another simple waterproof covering.

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