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Chinese
fēngxiàng
Meaning: wind direction; figurative trend or direction of events
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

出海前,船長仔細確認風向,才決定航線。
出海前,船长仔细确认风向,才决定航线。
Before going out to sea, the captain carefully checked the wind direction before deciding the route.

Usage Notes

Literal in weather, sailing, and outdoor contexts; figuratively it can describe where public opinion or a situation is heading.

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