颱 (tái) - Typhoon — a tropical cyclone occurring in the

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颱 · tái

Typhoon — a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or China seas.

Typhoon — a tropical cyclone occurring in the

Usage highlights

TyphoonTyphoon eyeTyphoon warningTyphoon seasonTyphoon pathStrong typhoon

Synonyms

  • 台风— typhoon (more common simplified form)
  • 飓风— hurricane (used in Atlantic context)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The typhoon warning was issued yesterday (台风预警).
  • Many flights were canceled due to the typhoon (台风导致航班取消).
  • We should prepare for the approaching typhoon (准备应对台风).
  • The typhoon season usually lasts from May to October (台风季节).

Collocations

  • Typhoon(台风)
  • Typhoon eye(台风眼)
  • Typhoon warning(台风警报)
  • Typhoon season(台风季节)
  • Typhoon path(台风路径)
  • Strong typhoon(强台风)

Idioms

  • Fierce as a typhoon(疾风暴雨)
  • Wind and rain coming together(风雨交加)
  • Overwhelming force(排山倒海)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 颱 is specifically used for 'typhoon' in Chinese, derived from 台 (Taiwan) + 風 (wind), reflecting the common path of typhoons through the Taiwan region.
  • Typhoons are a significant meteorological phenomenon in East Asia, particularly affecting coastal regions of China, Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines.
  • In Chinese culture, typhoons are often associated with the power of nature and are sometimes metaphorically used to describe overwhelming forces or turbulent situations.

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