Chinese
jífēng
Meaning: strong wind; gale
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

一陣疾風吹過草地,樹木隨之搖擺。
一阵疾风吹过草地,树木随之摇摆。
A strong wind swept across the grass, making the trees sway.
疾風知勁草,他在困難面前展現了堅強的意志。
Strong winds reveal strong grass; he showed strong will in the face of difficulties.

Usage Notes

Describes a sudden and forceful wind. Often used in the idiom '疾風知勁草' (strength is tested in times of adversity).

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