沙尘 (shā chén) — sand and dust (airborne particles, especially in sandstorms)
Definition
Refers specifically to airborne sand and dust stirred up by wind, the substance that makes sandstorms (沙尘暴) and dusty weather. Distinct from 灰尘, which is indoor settled household dust.
noun
sand and dust (airborne particles, especially in sandstorms)
Measure word · 场
Examples
- 沙尘，。Jīn tiān shā chén hěn dà, chū mén zuì hǎo dài kǒu zhào.There's a lot of sand and dust today; it's best to wear a mask when going out.
- 沙尘。Běi fāng chūn tiān jīng cháng yǒu shā chén tiān qì.Northern China often has dusty weather in spring.
- 。Yì chǎng shā chén bào ràng zhěng gè chéng shì dōu huī méng méng de.A sandstorm made the whole city gray and hazy.
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