Definition
东风 literally means 'east wind'. In Chinese culture and modern political discourse, it metaphorically represents progressive, revolutionary forces, especially in Mao-era rhetoric (east wind prevailing over west wind). You can encounter it in both literal weather contexts and in metaphorical/historical expressions such as 东风压倒西风, where it symbolizes the side of justice or the forces of revolution.
n.
east windeasterly wind(figurative, historical) progressive forcerevolutionary driving force (in PRC context)(in idioms) the side of good/justice (as opposed to evil)
Examples
- 东风，。Jīntiān guā de shì dōng fēng, kōngqì hěn gānzào.Today there's an east wind blowing; the air is very dry.
- 东风，。dōng fēng yādǎo le xīfēng, gémìng lìliàng qǔdé le shènglì.The east wind prevailed over the west wind; the revolutionary forces achieved victory.
- ，东风。Zài dòuzhēng zhōng, dōng fēng zuìzhōng huì zhànshèng xīfēng.In the struggle, the east wind will ultimately overcome the west wind.
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