wind in Chinese
wind in Chinese is 风, 呼吸 — wind means the natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.
wind in Chinese
风
Pronounced: fēng
(countable, uncountable) Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
呼吸
Pronounced: hū xī
(countable, uncountable) Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
风
Pronounced: fēng
(uncountable, colloquial) Flatus.
风
Pronounced: fēng
(transitive) To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
呼吸
Pronounced: hū xī
(transitive) To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
风
Pronounced: fēng
(transitive) To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.
What does "wind" mean?
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noun The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.
"The wind howled around the house all night and rattled the windows."
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verb To turn or twist something around a central point, or to follow a curving path (pronounced differently from the "air" sense).
"Wind the string around the spool before you put it away."
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verb To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism.
"My grandfather liked to wind his pocket watch every evening."
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verb To knock the breath out of someone, usually with a blow to the stomach.
"The ball hit her in the stomach and winded her for a moment."
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wind in a sentence
- The wind howled around the house all night and rattled the windows.
- A strong wind knocked over several garden chairs.
- Wind the string around the spool before you put it away.
- The road winds through the hills for several miles.
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What is "wind" in Chinese?
"wind" in Chinese is 风, 呼吸. wind means: The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.
How do you pronounce 风?
"wind" in Chinese is 风, pronounced "fēng".
How do you use "wind" in a sentence?
Example: "The wind howled around the house all night and rattled the windows." In Chinese, "wind" is 风, 呼吸.
Are there other ways to say "wind" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "wind": 风, 呼吸.
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