飑 (biāo) - Squall — a sudden, violent gust of wind

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biāo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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飑 · biāo

Squall — a sudden, violent gust of wind or a short-lived storm, especially common in meteorology.

Squall — a sudden, violent gust of wind

Usage highlights

Squall lineThunderstorm squallSquall warningColdWind squallSquall cloud

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 微风— breeze, gentle wind
  • 和风— moderate wind, soft breeze

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A sudden squall hit the coast (飑线袭击了海岸).
  • Meteorologists issued a squall warning (气象局发布了飑预警).
  • The squall brought heavy rain and strong winds (飑带来了暴雨和强风).
  • Squall lines often form ahead of cold fronts (飑线常在冷锋前形成).

Collocations

  • Squall line(飑线)
  • Thunderstorm squall(雷暴飑)
  • Squall warning(飑预警)
  • Cold-front squall(冷锋飑)
  • Wind squall(风飑)
  • Squall cloud(飑云)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in meteorological contexts in modern Chinese.
  • Reflects the importance of weather phenomena in agricultural and maritime cultures.
  • The character combines wind (风) and package (包), suggesting a bundled or contained wind burst.

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