play wind and percussion instruments; (of wind/rain) beat down
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to play (wind and percussion instruments); to perform with a traditional band
Often refers to traditional Chinese folk music ensembles, such as those in festivals or weddings.
Yíng迎
qīn亲
de的
duì队
wu伍
yī一
lù路
chuī吹
chuī吹
dǎ打
dǎ打
，
shí十
fēn分
rè热
nào闹
。
The wedding procession played music all the way, creating a very lively atmosphere.
Miào庙
huì会
shàng上
yǒu有
zhuān专
mén门
de的
yuè乐
duì队
zài在
chuī吹
dǎ打
。
There is a dedicated band playing at the temple fair.
verb
to beat against; to lash; (of wind and rain) to blow and strike
Describes the action of wind and rain hitting something with force. Often used in a figurative sense for enduring hardship.
Kuáng狂
fēng风
bào暴
yǔ雨
zhěng整
yè夜
chuī吹
dǎ打
zhe着
chuāng窗
hu户
。
The storm winds and rain beat against the windows all night.
Zhè这
kē棵
xiǎo小
shù树
jīng经
bù不
zhù住
fēng风
chuī吹
yǔ雨
dǎ打
。
This small tree cannot withstand the wind and rain.
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Zài在
shēng生
huó活
de的
fēng风
làng浪
zhōng中
bǎo饱
jīng经
chuī吹
dǎ打
。
Having endured many hardships in the storms of life.