phenomenon of drought; signs of drought
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
phenomenon of drought; signs or manifestations of a drought
formalUsed in formal or news contexts to describe observable conditions indicating drought, such as dry soil, low water levels, and wilting crops.
Jīn今
nián年
xià夏
jì季
，
běi北
fāng方
hàn旱
xiàng象
yán严
zhòng重
。
This summer, the drought phenomenon is severe in the north.
Shuǐ水
kù库
shuǐ水
wèi位
xià下
jiàng降
，
hàn旱
xiàng象
chū初
xiàn现
。
The reservoir water level is dropping, showing early signs of drought.
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Zhèng政
fǔ府
zhèng正
zài在
cǎi采
qǔ取
cuò措
shī施
huǎn缓
jiě解
hàn旱
xiàng象
。
The government is taking measures to alleviate the drought conditions.
Chí持
xù续
de的
hàn旱
xiàng象
wēi威
xié胁
zhe着
liáng粮
shi食
ān安
quán全
。
The persistent drought phenomenon threatens food security.