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阵
zhèn
Description
"阵"是一个量词，用来数一段短短的时间或者一次天气、感觉。
"阵" is a measure word used to count a short period of time or an occurrence of weather or feeling.
比如"一阵雨"、"一阵风"，都是说一小段时间里发生的事。
For example, "一阵雨" (a shower) and "一阵风" (a gust of wind) both refer to events happening within a short time.
Meanings
一阵yí zhèn
a burst or short period of something
外面下了一阵大雨。
It rained heavily outside for a while.
阵zhèn
measure word for short spells or bouts
我觉得一阵冷。
I felt a chill.
阵地zhèndì
battle position; military front line
士兵守着自己的阵地。
The soldiers guarded their position.
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Notes
- Nuance
阵 counts brief spells (rain, wind, pain); use 阵子 for a longer stretch of time.
- Etymology
originally meant battle formation, later extended to a passing burst of action or weather.
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