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一阵

yī zhèn

HSK 6

Meaning

  • a burst
  • a fit
  • a peal
  • a spell (period of time)

Definition

表示某种动作或现象持续的一段时间。

A period of time during which an action or phenomenon occurs; a burst, a fit.

Usage

通常用于修饰动词，表示动作或状态短暂持续，常与具体动作或现象搭配，如‘一阵风’、‘一阵笑声’、‘一阵头晕’。

Typically used to modify verbs, indicating a brief duration of an action or state. Often collocates with specific actions or phenomena, e.g., 'a gust of wind', 'a burst of laughter', 'a dizzy spell'.

Examples

  • 1 一阵风吹过来，凉快多了。 (A gust of wind blew, making it much cooler.)
  • 2 他一阵咳嗽，脸都红了。 (He had a fit of coughing, his face turned red.)
  • 3 外面传来一阵笑声。 (Came a burst of laughter from outside.)
  • 4 我一阵头晕，差点摔倒。 (I felt a dizzy spell, almost fell.)
  • 5 广场上响起一阵掌声。 (A round of applause sounded in the square.)

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