Definition
冰雨 literally means 'icy rain', but in modern Chinese it is most commonly used as a poetic or metaphorical term for a cold, relentless rain that feels emotionally chilling — often appearing in song lyrics and literature. It is a compound noun, not a verb or adjective.
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freezing rainsleet(figurative) a coldbitter rain (often used in emotional or poetic contexts)
Examples
- 冰雨，。Wàimiàn xià zhe bīng yǔ, lù shàng yí ge rén yě méiyǒu.It's sleeting outside, and there's no one on the road.
- 《冰雨》，。Nà shǒu gē jiào 《bīng yǔ》, chàng de shì shīliàn de xīnqíng.That song is called 'Freezing Rain'; it's about the feeling of a broken heart.
- 冰雨，。bīng yǔ dǎ zài liǎn shàng, yòu lěng yòu téng.The freezing rain hit my face, both cold and painful.
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