刮风
When you want to say it's windy in Chinese, the phrase you need is 刮风 (guā fēng). It literally means 'to blow wind,' but it functions as a single unit meaning 'to be windy.'
You can use it in a simple sentence like 今天刮风 (jīn tiān guā fēng), which means 'It's windy today.' You can also describe how strong the wind is by adding an adverb before 刮风, like 刮大风 (guā dà fēng) for 'very windy.' Remember, it's a verb phrase, so it often acts as the predicate in a sentence.
When talking about the weather, an important phrase to know is 刮风 (guā fēng). This literally translates to "to blow wind" or "to be windy." You'll often hear it used to describe weather conditions.
For example, if you want to say "It's windy today," you would say 今天刮风 (jīn tiān guā fēng). You can also add adverbs to describe how windy it is, such as 刮大风 (guā dà fēng) for "very windy" or "a strong wind is blowing."
While similar to 有风 (yǒu fēng), which means "there is wind," 刮风 specifically emphasizes the action of the wind blowing. Therefore, it's frequently used to talk about the wind as an active element of the weather rather than just its presence.
Understanding this distinction helps you describe weather more precisely and naturally, allowing for more nuanced conversations about daily conditions.
When you want to talk about the wind blowing, use 刮风 (guā fēng). This phrase literally means "to scrape wind" but it's used to describe windy weather.
It’s often used in simple statements like "今天刮风" (Jīntiān guā fēng), meaning "It's windy today." You can also add adverbs to describe how windy it is, such as "刮大风" (guā dà fēng) for "very windy" or "strong winds."
Remember, it describes the presence of wind, not necessarily the act of something being blown by the wind.
刮风 en 30 secondes
- Describes windy weather.
- Commonly used when talking about the weather forecast.
- Literal meaning is 'to scrape wind'.
§ Understanding 刮风 (guā fēng)
Alright, let's talk about 刮风 (guā fēng). It means 'to be windy' or 'the wind is blowing'. It's a verb phrase, and it's super common when you're talking about the weather. You'll hear it a lot, so getting it right is important.
Think of it as a complete idea on its own. You don't usually need to add 'it's' or 'there is' like you might in English. The phrase itself conveys that meaning.
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 刮风 (guā fēng)
The simplest way to use 刮风 (guā fēng) is just by itself, or with a time word.
今天刮风了。
- Translation hint
- Today the wind blew / It was windy today.
The '了 (le)' at the end often indicates a change of state or a completed action. Here, it means it started being windy or became windy.
外面刮风很大。
- Translation hint
- It's very windy outside.
Here, 很大 (hěn dà) means 'very big' or 'very strong', referring to the wind. So, you can add adverbs to describe how windy it is.
§ Using Adverbs with 刮风 (guā fēng)
You can use adverbs before 刮风 (guā fēng) to modify it. Common ones include:
- 很 (hěn) - very
- 非常 (fēi cháng) - extremely
- 有点儿 (yǒu diǎnr) - a little bit
外面刮风很厉害。
- Translation hint
- It's extremely windy outside.
今天有点儿刮风。
- Translation hint
- It's a bit windy today.
§ Asking Questions with 刮风 (guā fēng)
To ask if it's windy, you can simply add 吗 (ma) at the end of the sentence, or use an A-not-A question.
外面刮风吗？
- Translation hint
- Is it windy outside?
今天刮风不刮风？
- Translation hint
- Is it windy today or not?
§ Common Prepositions/Words Used with Weather
While 刮风 (guā fēng) doesn't directly take prepositions in the way English might (like 'windy *in* the morning'), you'll often see it with words indicating location or time.
- 外面 (wài miàn) - outside
- 今天 (jīn tiān) - today
- 早上 (zǎo shang) - morning
海边经常刮风。
- Translation hint
- It's often windy by the sea.
§ What NOT to do
Don't try to use '是 (shì)' directly with 刮风 (guā fēng) as 'is windy'. It doesn't work that way. 刮风 (guā fēng) is already a verbal phrase.
Incorrect: 今天是刮风。(Jīn tiān shì guā fēng.)
Stick to the examples above, and you'll be good. Practice these simple structures, and you'll sound natural when talking about windy weather in Chinese.
How Formal Is It?
"今日气象报告显示，北方有冷空气南下，将会起风，请注意保暖。 (Today's weather report shows cold air moving south from the north, it will be windy, please pay attention to keeping warm.)"
"外面刮风了，你出门多穿点衣服。 (It's windy outside, wear more clothes when you go out.)"
"哎呀，今天风好大啊，帽子都快被吹走了！ (Oh dear, the wind is so strong today, my hat is almost blown away!)"
"小树叶在跳舞，风来了，呼呼呼！ (The little leaves are dancing, the wind has come, whoosh whoosh whoosh!)"
"什么鬼天气，突然就刮妖风了，把我伞都吹翻了。 (What kind of ghostly weather, suddenly there's this freakish wind, it even blew my umbrella inside out.)"
Le savais-tu ?
The character '刮' can also be used in contexts like '刮胡子' (guā húzi) which means 'to shave one's beard'.
Exemples par niveau
今天刮风。
It's windy today.
外面刮风了，你多穿点衣服。
It's windy outside, wear more clothes.
我喜欢刮风的天气。
I like windy weather.
刮风的时候，树叶会掉下来。
When it's windy, the leaves fall down.
昨天晚上刮风很大。
It was very windy last night.
刮风了，我们把窗户关上吧。
It's windy, let's close the window.
听说明天会刮风。
I heard it will be windy tomorrow.
小狗不喜欢刮风。
The puppy doesn't like windy weather.
Souvent confondu avec
This character literally means 'to scrape' or 'to blow'. When combined with 风, it forms the phrase 'to be windy'.
Meaning 'to have' or 'there is'. When combined with 风, it describes the presence of wind.
Meaning 'weather'. While related, 刮风 is a specific weather condition, not the general term for weather.
Facile à confondre
Many English speakers confuse this phrase with other ways to describe wind or weather. It specifically means 'to be windy' as an active weather condition.
It's a verb phrase describing the action of wind. It's not a noun like 'wind' or an adjective like 'windy' (though it conveys the same meaning).
今天刮风。 (Jīntiān guāfēng.) - It's windy today.
Often confused with '刮风' due to the shared character for wind.
风 (fēng) is the noun meaning 'wind'. It refers to the air movement itself.
大风。 (Dà fēng.) - Strong wind.
Similar in meaning to '刮风', leading to confusion about when to use which.
有风 (yǒu fēng) means 'there is wind'. It's more of a descriptive statement about the presence of wind, rather than the active 'being windy' action of 刮风.
外面有风。 (Wàimiàn yǒu fēng.) - There is wind outside.
Literally 'much wind', but its usage is different from '刮风' or '有风'.
多风 (duō fēng) is an adjective, meaning 'windy' or 'gusty', often used to describe a place or a general characteristic, not a current weather condition.
这个城市多风。 (Zhège chéngshì duō fēng.) - This city is windy.
Includes the character for wind, but has a specific technical meaning.
风力 (fēnglì) refers to 'wind force' or 'wind power'. It's used to quantify the strength of the wind.
风力很大。 (Fēnglì hěn dà.) - The wind force is very strong.
Astuces
Basic Meaning of 刮风
Remember 刮风 (guā fēng) literally means 'scrape wind', which is a vivid way to describe the wind blowing. It's a common phrase for talking about windy weather.
Using 刮风 in Sentences
You can use it simply as 'It's windy'. For example, 今天刮风 (jīn tiān guā fēng) means 'It's windy today'.
Asking About Wind
To ask if it's windy, you can say 刮风了吗？(guā fēng le ma?) which is 'Is it windy?' or 'Did it get windy?'.
Strength of Wind
To describe strong wind, add 大 (dà) before 刮风, like 刮大风 (guā dà fēng), meaning 'it's very windy' or 'a strong wind is blowing'.
No Wind
If there's no wind, you'd say 不刮风 (bù guā fēng), meaning 'it's not windy'.
Associated Weather
Often, 刮风 is paired with other weather. For example, 下雨刮风 (xià yǔ guā fēng) means 'it's raining and windy'.
Don't Use 刮风 for Light Breeze
刮风 generally implies a noticeable wind. For a very light breeze, other terms might be more appropriate. 刮风 suggests the wind is actually blowing.
Weather Talk is Common
Talking about the weather, including how windy it is, is a very common way to start conversations in China. It's a good icebreaker.
Practice Sentences
Try making sentences about the wind in different situations. For example: 今天风很大，刮风了。(jīn tiān fēng hěn dà, guā fēng le.) 'Today the wind is very strong, it's windy.'
Listen for 刮风 in Media
Pay attention to how 刮风 is used in Chinese weather forecasts, songs, or dramas. You'll hear it often when the weather is a topic of discussion.
Origine du mot
Composed of '刮' (guā, to blow/scrape) and '风' (fēng, wind).
Sens originel : The combination literally means 'wind blowing'.
Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic (Chinese)Contexte culturel
<p>In Chinese culture, wind (风, fēng) is often associated with change, direction, and even health. For instance, traditional Chinese medicine talks about 'wind evil' (风邪, fēngxié) as a cause of illness. However, for everyday weather, '刮风' is simply a descriptive term.</p>
Teste-toi 24 questions
Describe the weather today, mentioning if it's windy. Use '刮风'.
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今天天气很好，但是有点刮风。
Write a short sentence about what you like or dislike to do when it's windy. Use '刮风'.
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刮风的时候，我喜欢在家看书。
Imagine you are planning an outdoor activity. What will you do if it starts to be windy? Use '刮风'.
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如果刮风，我们就不去公园了。
根据这段话，今天的天气怎么样？ (According to this passage, what is the weather like today?)
Read this passage:
今天天气预报说会刮风。我们最好穿一件厚外套出门。如果风很大，帽子可能会被吹走。
根据这段话，今天的天气怎么样？ (According to this passage, what is the weather like today?)
文章中明确提到“今天天气预报说会刮风”。 (The passage clearly states 'Today's weather forecast says it will be windy.')
文章中明确提到“今天天气预报说会刮风”。 (The passage clearly states 'Today's weather forecast says it will be windy.')
为什么小明不喜欢刮风的天气？ (Why does Xiao Ming dislike windy weather?)
Read this passage:
小明不喜欢刮风的天气，因为风一刮，他耳朵就疼。所以，刮风的时候他总是戴帽子。
为什么小明不喜欢刮风的天气？ (Why does Xiao Ming dislike windy weather?)
文章中写道“风一刮，他耳朵就疼”。 (The passage says 'as soon as the wind blows, his ears hurt.')
文章中写道“风一刮，他耳朵就疼”。 (The passage says 'as soon as the wind blows, his ears hurt.')
昨天晚上发生了什么？ (What happened last night?)
Read this passage:
昨天晚上刮了一夜的大风，树叶都吹落了很多。早上起来，外面很冷。
昨天晚上发生了什么？ (What happened last night?)
文章中提到“昨天晚上刮了一夜的大风”。 (The passage mentions 'last night it was very windy all night.')
文章中提到“昨天晚上刮了一夜的大风”。 (The passage mentions 'last night it was very windy all night.')
Listen for why they can't go out.
Listen for the weather prediction for next week.
Listen for what is happening outside.
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外面刮风了吗？
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我喜欢刮风的天气。
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刮风的时候，你需要穿暖和的衣服。
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This sentence asks if it's windy today.
This sentence means it's very windy outside.
This sentence asks if it will be windy tomorrow.
Describe a time when the wind caused a significant change or event in your life. How did you react to the situation? (至少100字)
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去年夏天，我家附近刮大风，把一棵老树吹倒了。这棵树正对着我家的屋顶，幸好没有砸到房子，但是清理起来很麻烦。那天晚上，风刮得特别厉害，窗户都被吹得哐哐响，我几乎一夜没睡。第二天早上看到倒下的树，我吓了一跳，同时也感到很庆幸。这次经历让我意识到自然力量的强大，也让我更加珍惜日常生活中的平静。我们请了专业人员来处理，花了几天时间才把树枝都清理干净。虽然有点麻烦，但这也算是一次难忘的经历。
你认为在不同的气候条件下，人们对“刮风”的感受会有什么不同？比如，在沙漠、海边或城市里。(至少80字)
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我觉得在不同地方，人们对“刮风”的感受确实会有很大不同。在沙漠里，刮风可能意味着沙尘暴，能见度会很低，呼吸也困难，让人感到非常不舒服和危险。在海边，刮风通常会带来海浪和潮湿的空气，可能会让人觉得凉爽，但如果风太大，也会影响出行和海上活动。而在城市里，刮风可能会吹倒树木，影响交通，或者只是让人们觉得天气有点凉，需要多穿衣服。所以，虽然都是刮风，但环境不同，体验就大不一样。
假设你正在写一篇关于天气预报的短文，其中需要包含“刮风”这个词。请写出一段描述未来天气状况的文字，强调风力的变化和可能带来的影响。(至少70字)
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根据最新天气预报，预计明天我市将刮起三到四级偏北风，阵风可达五级。上午时段风力较小，但下午开始风势将逐渐增强，傍晚时分风力最大。此次刮风可能会对户外活动造成一定影响，请市民朋友们外出时注意防风保暖，并妥善固定好阳台上的物品，以免被风吹落。同时，海上作业船只请注意航行安全，做好防风措施。
根据短文，作者今天出门时感觉如何？
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今天早上出门的时候，外面刮着大风，树叶被吹得沙沙作响。我不得不把围巾裹得更紧一些，才能抵御这股寒意。街上行人稀少，大家都急匆匆地赶路，生怕被风吹散了发型。这样的天气让人只想待在温暖的室内。
根据短文，作者今天出门时感觉如何？
短文提到“刮着大风”和“抵御这股寒意”，表明天气寒冷且有风。
短文提到“刮着大风”和“抵御这股寒意”，表明天气寒冷且有风。
为什么渔民们昨天暂停了出海捕鱼？
Read this passage:
海边刮风是常事，但昨天的风特别大。渔民们都暂停了出海捕鱼的计划，因为经验告诉他们，这样的风浪可能会带来危险。旅游景点也因此关闭，确保游客安全。虽然有些不便，但大家都理解这是为了生命财产安全着想。
为什么渔民们昨天暂停了出海捕鱼？
短文指出“昨天的风特别大”和“这样的风浪可能会带来危险”，因此渔民们暂停出海。
短文指出“昨天的风特别大”和“这样的风浪可能会带来危险”，因此渔民们暂停出海。
根据短文，春天的风对北方城市有什么积极影响？
Read this passage:
春天一到，北方的城市就容易刮风。有时风中还夹带着细小的沙尘，让空气变得有些混浊。不过，春风也带来了生机，吹绿了柳树，吹开了桃花。人们在感受风的同时，也在期待着万物复苏的景象。
根据短文，春天的风对北方城市有什么积极影响？
短文明确提到“春风也带来了生机，吹绿了柳树，吹开了桃花”。
短文明确提到“春风也带来了生机，吹绿了柳树，吹开了桃花”。
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Summary
Use "刮风" to say it's windy, especially when discussing weather conditions.
- Describes windy weather.
- Commonly used when talking about the weather forecast.
- Literal meaning is 'to scrape wind'.
Basic Meaning of 刮风
Remember 刮风 (guā fēng) literally means 'scrape wind', which is a vivid way to describe the wind blowing. It's a common phrase for talking about windy weather.
Using 刮风 in Sentences
You can use it simply as 'It's windy'. For example, 今天刮风 (jīn tiān guā fēng) means 'It's windy today'.
Asking About Wind
To ask if it's windy, you can say 刮风了吗？(guā fēng le ma?) which is 'Is it windy?' or 'Did it get windy?'.
Strength of Wind
To describe strong wind, add 大 (dà) before 刮风, like 刮大风 (guā dà fēng), meaning 'it's very windy' or 'a strong wind is blowing'.
Exemple
今天刮风很大。
