jat1 zan6 fung1一陣風一阵风
Jyutpingjat1 zan6 fung1
Yaleyāt jahn fūng
Definition
A gust of wind; a breeze.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of a gust of wind, this phrase is frequently used metaphorically to describe something that happens very quickly or briefly. It often implies a fleeting moment or a sudden, short-lived event that passes before one can fully react. Using it this way adds a sense of transience to the description of an action or a situation.
Measure word
zan6陣janhExamples
There is a breeze blowing outside, it is so comfortable.
Did you feel a breeze just pass by?
Related words
Common phrases
a breeze blew past
to feel a breeze
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Grammar guides
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