Chinese
táifēng
Meaning: typhoon
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

颱風給這個村莊帶來了嚴重的破壞。
台风给这个村庄带来了严重的破坏。
The typhoon caused serious damage to this village.
政府呼籲民眾在颱風期間減少外出。
The government appealed to the public to reduce going out during the typhoon.
颱風過後,當地的通訊完全中斷了。
After the typhoon, the local communications were completely cut off.
氣象局提前發布颱風預警,提醒沿海居民做好準備。
The weather bureau issued a typhoon warning in advance, reminding coastal residents to prepare.
颱風來襲,出海的船隻紛紛進港避風。
When the typhoon hit, the ships at sea returned to port one after another to take shelter.

Usage Notes

Refers to a tropical cyclone, specifically in the western Pacific.

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