Chinese
fēngyǔ
Meaning: wind and rain; hardships
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

風雨
風
雨
风雨
风
雨

Example sentences

After experiencing so much hardship, he became stronger.
風雨過後,天空變得格外晴朗。
风雨过后,天空变得格外晴朗。
After the storm, the sky became exceptionally clear.
這座古塔歷經數百年的風雨,依然屹立不搖。
这座古塔历经数百年的风雨,依然屹立不摇。
This ancient pagoda has survived centuries of wind and rain, and still stands tall and firm.

Usage Notes

Often used as a metaphor for difficulties or hardships in life.

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