风口 (fēng kǒu) — a drafty place; an opening where wind blows through; (figurative) a hot trend or golden opportunity that gives an easy path to success
Definition
Literal sense: a spot where wind blows through (drafty opening). Figurative sense (very common): a booming trend or window of opportunity that offers easy success — e.g. 站在风口上 = being in the right place at the right time.
noun
a drafty placean opening where wind blows through(figurative) a hot trend or golden opportunity that gives an easy path to success
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Examples
- 风口，。Bié zuò zài fēng kǒu shàng, róng yì gǎn mào.Don't sit in the drafty spot — you'll catch a cold easily.
- 风口。Tā rèn wéi rén gōng zhì néng shì xià yí gè háng yè fēng kǒu.He believes artificial intelligence is the next industry trend.
- 风口。Zhàn zài fēng kǒu shàng bǐ mái tóu kǔ gàn gèng zhòng yào.Riding the wave is more important than just working hard.
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