风沙

風沙

fēngshā

noun HSK 7 #49,752

Meanings

1 wind-blown sand
2 sandstorm

Characters

Examples

北方春天经常有风沙天气。

Běifāng chūntiān jīngcháng yǒu fēngshā tiānqì.

Northern China often has sandstorm weather in spring.

植树造林可以减少风沙。

Zhíshù zàolín kěyǐ jiǎnshǎo fēngshā.

Planting trees can reduce sandstorms.

Tips

culture

Sandstorms are a major environmental issue in northern China, especially around Beijing in spring. The government's massive tree-planting programs (三北防护林) aim to combat desertification and reduce 风沙.

Stroke Order

风 fēng

沙 shā