How do you say "its snowing" in Chinese?

下雪了

xià xuě le

Phrase Hanzi

In Chinese, "its snowing" is 下雪了 (xià xuě le).

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Pronunciation

When you say xià xuě le, lead with "xià" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "xuě" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "le" kept light and neutral.

Writing and usage

下雪了 is written using hanzi. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

its snowing

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How to remember 下雪了

Link the syllable "shyah shyweh luh" to a quick mental flash of its snowing, and "xià xuě le" will stick as its snowing.

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Questions about 下雪了

How do you pronounce 下雪了?

When you say xià xuě le, lead with "xià" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "xuě" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "le" kept light and neutral.

Is 下雪了 formal or casual?

下雪了 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 下雪了 used in Chinese?

下雪了 is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (its snowing).

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