风沙

風沙

fēngshā

noun HSK 7-9 #49,752

Meanings

1 wind-blown sand
2 sandstorm

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Examples

HSK 2

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.

HSK 7-9

植树造林可以减少风沙。

Zhíshù zào lín 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