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逆风
nìfēng
Description
逆风的意思是风从前面吹过来，跟你走的方向相反。
The meaning of 逆风 is that the wind blows from the front, opposite to the direction you are going.
骑车的时候遇到逆风会很累，因为要用更大的力气。
It is very tiring to ride a bike against 逆风 because you have to use more strength.
Meanings
逆风nìfēng
headwind; wind blowing against one's direction
今天逆风很大，骑车很难。
The wind was strong against me today, making cycling difficult.
逆风nìfēng
to go against the wind; face a headwind
我们逆风走了很久才到家。
We walked against the wind for a long time before getting home.
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Notes
- Etymology
逆 (against, contrary) + 风 (wind), literally 'contrary wind'.
- Nuance
opposite of 顺风 (favorable wind); often used figuratively for difficulties.
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