Definition
一阵 (yī zhèn) is a fixed quantifier meaning 'a burst of, a spell of' for short, sudden actions or sensations (wind, applause, nausea). The classifier 阵 (zhèn) appears in 一阵 but can also combine with other numbers (e.g., 两阵掌声), though 一阵 is the most common form. Use 一阵 when you mean 'one burst'; for other counts, use 阵 with the number.
quantifier
(quantifier) a burst ofa spell of (used for short, sudden actions or sensations)
Examples
- 一阵。Tūrán guā qǐ yī zhèn dà fēng.Suddenly a gust of wind blew up.
- 一阵。Guānzhòng xí shàng chuán lái yī zhèn zhǎngshēng.A burst of applause came from the audience.
- 一阵。Tā gǎndào yī zhèn ěxīn.He felt a wave of nausea.
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