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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
风沙fēngshāsand blown by windHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #49752, Very Hard
风沙fēngshāsandstormHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #49752, Very Hard
fēngshā(feng1sha1)feng sha T1
  1. 1sand blown by wind
  2. 2sandstorm
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March 24, 2026

风沙(風沙)fēngshā(feng1sha1)

风沙 (fēng shā) refers to sand that is blown by the wind, commonly associated with sandstorms. This term is often used in meteorological contexts, especially in regions prone to arid conditions where strong winds lift and carry sand particles, resulting in reduced visibility and environmental challenges.

Strokes11Frequency#49752DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, particularly in northern regions like Inner Mongolia, windblown sand and sandstorms are significant issues, especially in spring. The phenomenon of 风沙 is often linked to discussions about desertification and climate change, making it a relevant topic in both environmental education and policy.

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Imagine a fierce wind (风) blowing across a desert, lifting up golden grains of sand (沙) like a whirlwind. The sound of the wind howling and the sight of sand swirling around can help you remember the pronunciation and meaning of 风沙.

Meanings of 风沙

fēngshā(feng1sha1)
1sand blown by wind
2sandstorm
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About 风沙

风沙Simplified
風沙Traditional
11Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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沙尘 (shāchén) - use 风沙 (fēngshā) when emphasizing wind-blown sand specifically, while 沙尘 refers more broadly to dust and sand carried by the wind.

Usage Notes

Be careful when using 风沙, as it is often confused with just 风 (wind) or 沙 (sand) alone. This term is more formal and typically used in reports or discussions about weather phenomena, rather than in everyday conversation. The correct tone is crucial; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 风沙 is not specifically an HSK word, it can be helpful for learners at HSK 4 or higher who are studying environmental vocabulary. Connecting this term with related words like 风 (wind) and 沙 (sand) can enhance comprehension of related topics in nature and weather.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 风沙 with just 风 (wind) or 沙 (sand), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '今天有风' (Today there is wind) instead of '今天有风沙' (Today there is a sandstorm) when referring to a sandstorm event.

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Component characters

风fēngwind
HSK 34 strokes风
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沙Shāgranule
7 strokes氵
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How to say sand blown by wind in Chinese

“sand blown by wind” in Chinese is风沙fēngshā

风沙 (fēng shā) refers to sand that is blown by the wind, commonly associated with sandstorms. This term is often used in meteorological contexts, especially in regions prone to arid conditions where strong winds lift and carry sand particles, resulting in reduced visibility and environmental challenges.

When to use 风沙

Be careful when using 风沙, as it is often confused with just 风 (wind) or 沙 (sand) alone. This term is more formal and typically used in reports or discussions about weather phenomena, rather than in everyday conversation. The correct tone is crucial; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.

风沙 or something close to it

沙尘 (shāchén) - use 风沙 (fēngshā) when emphasizing wind-blown sand specifically, while 沙尘 refers more broadly to dust and sand carried by the wind.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 风沙 with just 风 (wind) or 沙 (sand), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '今天有风' (Today there is wind) instead of '今天有风沙' (Today there is a sandstorm) when referring to a sandstorm event.

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风沙 means 'sandstorm' or 'sand blown by wind'.

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