mưa gió
[mɨə˧˧ zɔ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) rain and wind (generally speaking); (unfavourable) weather
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) vicissitudes of life; ups and downs
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
ups and downs
Experiences of good and bad fortune or success
English
Near equivalent
lên voi xuống chó
to have ups and downs in one's life; to go from rags to riches and/or riches to rags; to move up and down the socioeconomic ladder
Tiếng Việt · via ups and downs
Near equivalent
sóng gió
(noun) storm; troubles; ups and downs; vicissitudes (of life)
Tiếng Việt · via ups and downs
Near equivalent
thăng trầm
(noun) ups and downs
Tiếng Việt · via ups and downs
Near equivalent
phong ba
(noun) the vicissitudes of life; the reverses or tricks of fortune; the ups and downs
Tiếng Việt · via ups and downs
Near equivalent
thịnh suy
(noun) ups and downs
Tiếng Việt · via ups and downs
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Common questions
What does “mưa gió” mean?
(noun) rain and wind (generally speaking); (unfavourable) weather
Is “mưa gió” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“ups and downs” (English) — near equivalent.