打雷 dǎléi to rumble with thunder
to rumble with thunder; clap of thunder
How to remember 打雷: 打 hit + 雷 thunder = to rumble with thunder.
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How it is used
- To thunder / a clap of thunder: 天上打雷了 (tiān shàng dǎléi le) it's thundering.
- Weather verb-object.
- Idiom 雷声大雨点小 (loud thunder, little rain) = much noise, little action. Distinguish from 闪电 (lightning).