Definition
风沙 (fēng shā) refers to sand blown by the wind or a sandstorm — it's about sand in motion, not just loose sand. 沙子 (shā zi) is the general word for sand as a material (e.g., on a beach). Use 风沙 for weather events or airborne sand.
noun
sandstormwindblown sand
Examples
- 风沙。Běifāng dìqū dōngtiān jīngcháng yǒu fēng shā.The northern region often has sandstorms in winter.
- 风沙。fēng shā tiānqì róngyì ràng rén yǎnjīng bù shūfu.Sandstorm weather easily makes people's eyes uncomfortable.
- 风沙，。Rúguǒ fēng shā tài dà, bú yào chūmén.If the sandstorm is too strong, don't go out.
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