逆风 (nì fēng) — (v.o.) to go against the wind, to sail/fly into a headwind; (n.) headwind, adverse wind
Definition
Literally 'against the wind' (逆 + 风) — used for cycling, sailing, flying, or running into a headwind. Pairs with the verb it modifies (逆风骑车) rather than standing alone as a verb.
verb
(v.o.) to go against the windto sail/fly into a headwind(n.) headwindadverse wind
Examples
- 逆风。Jīn tiān nì fēng qí chē hěn lèi.It's very tiring to cycle against the wind today.
- 逆风，。Yù dào nì fēng shí, fēi jī xū yào gèng duō rán liào.When encountering a headwind, the plane needs more fuel.
- ，。Tā nì zhe fēng pǎo, sù dù màn le hěn duō.He ran against the wind, and his speed slowed down a lot.
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