一阵 yízhèn a burst
a burst; a fit; a peal; a spell (period of time)
How to remember 一阵: 一 one + 阵 row = a burst.
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How it is used
- A short burst or spell of something - 一阵风 (yí zhèn fēng) a gust of wind, 一阵掌声 (yí zhèn zhǎngshēng) a round of applause, 一阵疼 (yí zhèn téng) a stab of pain.
- 阵 is the measure word for brief waves of sound, weather, sensation, or emotion - things that come and pass.
- 一阵子 (yí zhènzi) shifts it to 'a while' of time - 忙了一阵子 (mángle yí zhènzi) was busy for a spell.
Example sentences
- 我看这雨还会下一阵子。 Wǒ kàn zhèyǔ hái huì xià yīzhènzi.I don't think this rain will let up anytime soon.
- 有一阵从北边吹来的冷风。 Yǒu yīzhèn cóng běibiān chuīlái de lěngfēng.There was a cold wind blowing from the north.