阵风

陣風
zhènfēng
noun #27,020

Measure Word

一阵阵风 zhèn

Meanings

  1. 1 gust (of wind)
  2. 2 gust of wind

Examples

HSK 5
Yī zhèn fēng bǎ tā de màozi chuī zǒu le.
A gust of wind blew his hat away.
HSK 5
Tiānqì yùbào shuō jīntiān huì yǒu zhènfēng.
The weather forecast says there will be gusts today.

Tips

usage
阵风 refers specifically to a sudden, brief burst of wind. In weather forecasts, gusts are described in terms of wind speed levels (几级阵风). Not to be confused with 微风 (gentle breeze) or 大风 (strong wind).

Stroke Order

阵 zhèn
风 fēng