trend; limelight; publicity
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
trend of events; direction of situation; advantageous position
Refers to the current trend or situation, often implying whether conditions are favorable for action. Commonly used in phrases like 避避风头 (to lie low).
Xiàn现
zài在
shì市
chǎng场
bù不
wěn稳
dìng定
，
hái还
shi是
bì避
bi避
fēng风
tou头
ba吧
。
The market is unstable right now; better lay low for a while.
Tā他
shì是
gè个
hěn很
huì会
kàn看
fēng风
tou头
bàn办
shì事
de的
rén人
。
He is someone who knows how to act according to the situation.
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Zhèng政
cè策
biàn变
le了
，
wǒ我
men们
yào要
jǐn紧
gēn跟
fēng风
tou头
。
The policy has changed; we must closely follow the trend.
noun
limelight; publicity; showing off
derogatoryStrongly implies seeking attention or showing off, often with a negative connotation.
Tā她
zuì最
xǐ喜
huan欢
chū出
fēng风
tou头
le了
。
She loves being the center of attention most of all.
Zhè这
cì次
wǎn晚
huì会
shàng上
tā他
qiǎng抢
jìn尽
le了
fēng风
tou头
。
He stole the show at this evening party.
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Tā他
shuō说
huà话
zǒng总
shì是
fēng风
tou头
shí十
zú足
，
ràng让
rén人
fǎn反
gǎn感
。
He always speaks in a very showy manner, which is off-putting.