Chinese
zhèn
Meaning: measure word for events of short duration; battle array; period of time
Part of Speech: Noun, Measure word

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Handwriting

陣
阵

Example sentences

A gust of wind blew over.
他在比賽中敗下陣來。
他在比赛中败下阵来。
He was defeated in the competition.
她的演講掀起了一陣掌聲。
她的演讲掀起了一阵掌声。
Her speech set off a round of applause.
一陣急促的敲門聲把我從夢中驚醒。
一阵急促的敲门声把我从梦中惊醒。
A sudden knock at the door startled me awake from my dream.
廚房裡飄來一陣香味。
厨房里飘来一阵香味。
A delicious fragrance is drifting from the kitchen.
夏天的夜晚,池塘邊傳來一陣陣青蛙的叫聲。
夏天的夜晚,池塘边传来一阵阵青蛙的叫声。
On a summer night, a series of frog croaks came from the edge of the pond.
新產品在市場上颳起了一陣旋風。
新产品在市场上刮起了一阵旋风。
The new product caused a whirlwind sensation in the market.
昨晚刮起了一陣冷風。
昨晚刮起了一阵冷风。
A cold wind blew last night.
清晨,一陣清新的空氣撲面而來。
清晨,一阵清新的空气扑面而来。
In the early morning, a gust of fresh air blew against my face.

Usage Notes

Often used as a measure word for natural phenomena like wind and rain, or for temporary states.

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