nì fēng
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  • 1

    n.adverse/converse/contrary/unfavorable wind

    • yù shang nì fēng chuán jiù zǒu bù kuài le

      逆风

      We are caught in the head wind, and that's why the boat isn't moving fast.

    • nì fēng hěn qiáng guā de wǒ men de chuán wú fǎ lí gǎng

      逆风我们无法离港

      The strong cross wind makes it difficult for our boat to leave harbour.

  • 2

    v.go against the wind

    • nì fēng zǒu

      逆风

      walk into the wind

    • nì fēng xíng zhōu

      逆风行舟

      sail against the wind

    • nì fēng háng xíng

      逆风航行

      sailing against the wind

Word usage

  • "逆" and "风" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 我们

      We went against the wind.