xià
fēng

common
noun

Meaning of 下风

下风 means leeward side; the direction toward which the wind blows; disadvantageous position; inferior position (in competition, battle, or negotiation). Pronounced xià fēng.

  • leeward side; the direction toward which the wind blows
  • disadvantageous position; inferior position (in competition, battle, or negotiation)

Definitions & Examples

Gōng
shè
zài
chéng
shì
de
xià
fēng
 
jiù
zhì
rǎn
chéng
shì
de
kōng
 

If the industrial zone is located on the leeward side of the city, it won't pollute the city's air.

men
yào
zhàn
zài
shàng
fēng
chù
miè
huǒ
 
yào
chù
zài
xià
fēng
 

We should stand upwind to extinguish the fire, not be downwind.