Definition
风吹草动 is a fixed expression (chengyu) meaning any small sign of trouble or change, literally 'wind blows, grass moves'. It is used to describe subtle disturbances or hints that something is about to happen, usually negative, and often in contexts where vigilance is needed.
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(chengyu) sign of disturbance or troublea hint of an upcoming (usually negative) change
Examples
- ，风吹草动。Tā fēicháng mǐngǎn, yì diǎn fēng chuī cǎo dòng dōu huì ràng tā jǐnzhāng.He is very sensitive; even the slightest sign of trouble makes him nervous.
- 风吹草动，。Zuìjìn gōngsī lǐ yǒu xiē fēng chuī cǎo dòng, dàjiā dōu hěn jǐngtì.Lately there have been some signs of trouble in the company, so everyone is on guard.
- ，风吹草动，。Zài zhè duàn hépíng shíqī, méiyǒu fēng chuī cǎo dòng, rénmín shēnghuó hěn āndìng.During this peaceful period, there are no signs of disturbance, and people's lives are very stable.
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