Definition
刮风 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'the wind blows' or 'to be windy'. It can be split to insert adjectives or time phrases between 刮 and 风, for example 刮大风 ('strong wind blows') or 刮了一天风 ('the wind blew all day'). This word is used for weather conditions, often together with 下雨 (to rain) in the expression 刮风下雨 (wind and rain).
v.o.
to be windythe wind blows
Examples
- 刮风，。Wàimiàn zhèngzài guā fēng, wǒmen bié chūqù le.It's windy outside; let's not go out.
- 刮风，。Jīntiān guā fēng, jìde chuān jiàn wàitào.It's windy today; remember to wear a jacket.
- ，。Zuótiān guā le yì tiān fēng, lěng jí le.Yesterday the wind blew all day; it was extremely cold.
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