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及時雨

简及时雨 · 繁及時雨

Mandarin · pinyin jí shí yǔ

timely rain
(fig.) timely assistance; timely help

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及: jí · extend; reach; come up to; and
時: shí · time, season; era, age, period
雨: yǔ · rain; rainy; Kangxi radical 173
时: shí · time, season; era, age, period

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2–2–3 · ji2 shi2 yu3

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noun

(literally) timely rain
(figuratively) timely assistance; person who helps just in time

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