🇬🇧🇨🇳 rain - 雨 : English Lesson

Meaning of "rain" ("雨"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Rain is a form of precipitation where water droplets fall from clouds in the sky to the ground. It occurs when moisture in the air condenses into water droplets that become heavy enough to fall due to gravity. Rain is essential for providing fresh water to plants, animals, and humans, and it plays a crucial role in the Earth's water cycle.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I love the smell of rain, but my dog thinks it smells like “No way, I’m not going outside!”

The rain is nice until it starts coming in sideways like it’s got a mission.

When it rains, I drink hot chocolate… even in summer. It’s the rule.

The weather report said “light rain,” but my socks said, “This is a swimming pool.”

The rain was so heavy, even the ducks needed umbrellas.

A boy and a dog play in the park. They see rain. The rain falls in small drops on the grass. The boy's hat gets wet. The dog licks the rain on his coat. They jump in the rain and laugh. After the rain they sit under a tree and smile.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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