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狂风 (kuángfēng, gale) — use 飓 (jù) when emphasizing the severe nature of storms, while 狂风 (kuángfēng) refers specifically to strong winds without the implication of a full storm.
Learners may confuse 飓 with similar characters related to wind and storms, such as 风 (fēng) for wind, which is less severe. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in weather reports. Be careful with pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to misunderstandings.
While 飓 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK Level 3 terms like 风 (fēng) and 雨 (yǔ). Students should focus on developing their vocabulary around natural phenomena, as these words often appear together in discussions about weather.
Learners often mistakenly use 飓 to describe mild windy weather, whereas it should only be used for severe storms. For example, saying '今天有飓' (jīntiān yǒu jù) to mean 'It is windy today' is incorrect; instead, use '今天有风' (jīntiān yǒu fēng).
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Etymology of 飓
Phonosemantic compound. 风 represents the meaning and 具 represents the sound. Simplified form of 颶.
wind
Origin
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Decomposition of 飓
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How to say cyclone, gale, typhoon in Chinese
“cyclone, gale, typhoon” in Chinese is飓
The character 飓 (jù) refers to powerful storm phenomena such as cyclones, gales, and typhoons. It is often used in meteorological contexts to describe severe weather events characterized by strong winds and heavy rain. In everyday usage, it can convey a sense of danger associated with such storms.
When to use 飓
Learners may confuse 飓 with similar characters related to wind and storms, such as 风 (fēng) for wind, which is less severe. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in weather reports. Be careful with pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to misunderstandings.
飓 or something close to it
狂风 (kuángfēng, gale) — use 飓 (jù) when emphasizing the severe nature of storms, while 狂风 (kuángfēng) refers specifically to strong winds without the implication of a full storm.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 飓 to describe mild windy weather, whereas it should only be used for severe storms. For example, saying '今天有飓' (jīntiān yǒu jù) to mean 'It is windy today' is incorrect; instead, use '今天有风' (jīntiān yǒu fēng).
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Grammar patterns of 飓
飓 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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该机构因对____风反应迟缓，受到严厉批评。
The agency was heavily criticised for its tardy response to the hurricane.
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The correct pronunciation is jù, with a falling tone.
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