Definition
沙尘 refers to airborne sand and dust, typically in the context of sandstorms or dusty weather. It's a compound noun (沙 'sand' + 尘 'dust') that describes the fine particles suspended in the air during a dust storm or in dry, windy conditions. You'll often see it in weather reports or news about environmental conditions, especially in northern China.
n.
sand and dust (airborne particles, especially in sandstorms)
Examples
- 沙尘，。Jīntiān shā chén hěn dà, chū mén zuì hǎo dài kǒuzhào.There's a lot of sand and dust today; it's best to wear a mask when going out.
- 沙尘。Běifāng chūntiān jīngcháng yǒu shā chén tiānqì.Northern China often has dusty weather in spring.
- 。Yì chǎng shā chén bào ràng zhěnggè chéngshì dōu huīméngméng de.A sandstorm made the whole city gray and hazy.
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