Understanding 冰雹 (bīng báo)
冰雹 refers to hail, which are small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky during certain weather conditions. It is a compound word combining 冰 (ice) and 雹 (hail), emphasizing the icy nature of the precipitation.
Usage and Context
This word is commonly used in weather reports, news about natural disasters, and conversations about driving safety or agriculture. When mentioning 冰雹, speakers often imply sudden or severe weather that can cause damage.
Common Collocations
- 下冰雹 (xià bīngbáo): to hail, describing the action of hail falling
- 冰雹天气 (bīngbáo tiānqì): hail weather, referring to weather conditions involving hail
- 冰雹灾害 (bīngbáo zāihài): hail disaster, used in contexts discussing damage caused by hail
Tips
- 冰雹 is always a noun referring to the precipitation itself, not a verb.
- It often appears with verbs like 下 (to fall) or descriptions of damage.
- Do not confuse 冰雹 with 雪 (snow) or 雨 (rain), which are different types of precipitation.
Using 冰雹 correctly helps you talk about weather phenomena precisely, especially in formal or news contexts.