Definition
逆风 is a separable verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to go against the wind'. It can also function as a noun meaning 'headwind' or 'adverse wind'. As a verb, the two syllables can be split — you can insert 着, measure words, or other elements between 逆 and 风, e.g., 逆着风 ('against the wind'). The noun usage is common in contexts like 遇到逆风 ('encounter a headwind').
v.o.
(v.o.) to go against the windto sail/fly into a headwind(n.) headwindadverse wind
Examples
- 逆风。Jīntiān nì fēng qíchē hěn lèi.It's very tiring to cycle against the wind today.
- 逆风，。Yùdào nì fēng shí, fēijī xūyào gèng duō ránliào.When encountering a headwind, the plane needs more fuel.
- ，。Tā nì zhe fēng pǎo, sùdù màn le hěn duō.He ran against the wind, and his speed slowed down a lot.
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