Yánhǎi dìqū shǒudāngqíchōng shòudào táifēng de yǐngxiǎng.
Coastal areas bear the brunt of the typhoon's impact.
Tips
history
From 《汉书·五行志》: Zheng 「当其冲」 — the state of Zheng stood at the strategic crossroads and was the first to be attacked. 首 ('first/head') was later added to emphasize the primary position of exposure.
mistakes
Common misuse: people sometimes use it to mean 'to take the lead' or 'to be in front' in a positive sense. Incorrect — it specifically means being the first to suffer harm or attack.
