April showers bring May flowers

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

The month of April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tháng Tư, truyền thống là thời kỳ mưa, đưa đến tháng Năm, khi hoa sẽ nở vì nước được cung cấp bởi mưa tháng Tư

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A period of discomfort or hardship can provide the basis for a period of happiness and joy.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giai đoạn khó khăn có thể tạo cơ sở cho giai đoạn hạnh phúc

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “April showers bring May flowers” mean?

The month of April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.

Is “April showers bring May flowers” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.