Rain in Chinese
The Chinese word for rain is 雨 (yǔ). The character for rain, a picture of drops falling from the sky.
yǔ
Rain
What 雨 means.
雨 began as a picture of raindrops falling from a cloud. In farming China, timely rain was a blessing: 好雨知时节, “good rain knows its season”, is a much-loved line by the poet Du Fu.
- 雨
- rain
Simplified and traditional
雨
雨
雨 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese, so every Chinese reader recognises it.
About rain in Chinese
How do you write rain in Chinese?
Rain is 雨 in Chinese, pronounced yǔ. Rain
How do you pronounce 雨?
Say yǔ (third tone, dipping). Mandarin tones change meaning, so it is worth listening to a native speaker once.
Is 雨 different in traditional Chinese?
No. 雨 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese.
Is 雨 a good Chinese tattoo?
Yes, it is a real, everyday Chinese word rather than a machine translation, so Chinese readers will understand it. As a single character it works even at small sizes. Choose a readable style such as Kaishu, bring a clean reference to your artist, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.