Meaning
When air moves, creating wind.
Cultural Background
Spring is the season of wind and dust. Wind is often associated with typhoons. Wind is a metaphor for change. Used in marketing to mean 'trending'.
Verb-Object Rule
Remember that {刮风|guāfēng} is a V-O phrase. Don't put 'very' directly before it!
Metaphorical Use
If you hear someone say 'social media is {刮风|guāfēng}', they mean it's trending.
Meaning
When air moves, creating wind.
Verb-Object Rule
Remember that {刮风|guāfēng} is a V-O phrase. Don't put 'very' directly before it!
Metaphorical Use
If you hear someone say 'social media is {刮风|guāfēng}', they mean it's trending.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
今天外面____。
Standard V-O structure.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
Modifiers go between.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 明天会____吗？ B: 会的，带件外套。
Contextual fit.
Match the situation.
You want to warn a friend about the weather.
Appropriate warning.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises今天外面____。
Standard V-O structure.
Which is correct?
Modifiers go between.
A: 明天会____吗？ B: 会的，带件外套。
Contextual fit.
You want to warn a friend about the weather.
Appropriate warning.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, that is grammatically incorrect. Use '风很大' instead.
It is neutral and used everywhere.
Related Phrases
刮大风
specialized formVery windy
风很大
similarThe wind is strong
微风
contrastBreeze
风和日丽
contrastWindy and sunny (pleasant)
