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Definition
The soughing or rustling sound of the wind.
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How it's used
Literary and descriptive in nature, this term is rarely used in casual, everyday speech to describe wind. It is primarily found in written descriptions, poetry, or when someone wants to evoke a specific, slightly dramatic atmosphere. Using it in a normal conversation about the weather might make you sound like you are reciting a poem.
Examples
The autumn wind is blowing, it feels a bit cold.
Related words
Common phrases
the soughing of the autumn wind
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common adjective for wind, but it is strictly an onomatopoeia. It cannot be used to describe the strength of the wind like 大風 or 猛風.
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