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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Example sentences

一陣風吹了過來。
一阵风吹了过来。
A gust of wind blew over.
他在比賽中敗下陣來。
He was defeated in the competition.
她的演講掀起了一陣掌聲。
Her speech set off a round of applause.
一陣急促的敲門聲把我從夢中驚醒。
A sudden knock at the door startled me awake from my dream.
廚房裡飄來一陣香味。
A delicious fragrance is drifting from the kitchen.

Usage Notes

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

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