阵风

陣風

zhènfēng

noun #27,020

Measure Word

一阵阵风 zhèn

Meanings

1 gust (of wind)
2 gust of wind

Characters

a burst; a spell; battle formation; temporary

wind; style; manner

Examples

HSK 3

天气预报说今天会有阵风。

Tiānqì yùbào shuō jīntiān huì yǒu zhènfēng.

The weather forecast says there will be gusts today.

HSK 4

一阵风把他的帽子吹走了。

Yī zhèn fēng bǎ tā de màozi chuī zǒu le.

A gust of wind blew his hat away.

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