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龙卷
Unverified wordlóngjuǎn
Description
“龙卷”常常和“风”一起说，就是“龙卷风”，是一种很强的、会转圈的大风。
"龙卷" is often mentioned together with "风" as "龙卷风", which is a very strong, swirling wind.
Meanings
龙卷lóngjuǎn
tornado; twisting windstorm (short for 龙卷风)
这里有时候会有龙卷。
There are sometimes tornadoes here.
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Notes
- Etymology
龙 (dragon) + 卷 (to roll/coil); the coiling shape resembles a dragon.
- Nuance
usually said as full 龙卷风; 龙卷 alone is more technical or written.
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