zhèn

Translation

  • disposition of troops
  • wave
  • spate
  • burst
  • spell
  • short period of time
  • classifier for events or states of short duration

Synonyms

Examples

  • 非方矩的逆是一件危险的事。
    The inverse of a non-square matrix is a dangerous thing.
  • 我一想到那些在战争中死去的人,心里就感到一的悲痛。
    I feel sad when I think about all the people who die in wars.
  • 有一从北边吹来的冷风。
    There was a cold wind blowing from the north.
  • 我遇上了雨被淋得全身湿透。
    I was caught in a shower and got drenched to the skin.
  • 在考期末试前那子我应该再努力一点。
    I should have studied harder before the term exams.
  • 昨天我在放学回家的路上突然遇上了一大雨。
    As I returned from school yesterday, I was caught in a sudden shower.
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