facing the wind; in the wind
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to face the wind; to stand against the wind
literaryAn archaic literary expression, often used in classical poetry or formal descriptions to evoke a sense of grace, resilience, or melancholy.
Tā他
dú独
lì立
gāo高
lóu楼
，
yī衣
mèi袂
lín临
fēng风
。
He stood alone in the high tower, his sleeves fluttering in the wind.
Gǔ古
dài代
shī诗
rén人
duō多
ài爱
lín临
fēng风
shū抒
huái怀
。
Ancient poets often loved to express their feelings while facing the wind.
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Jīng旌
qí旗
lín临
fēng风
zhāo招
zhǎn展
，
chǎng场
miàn面
shí十
fēn分
zhuàng壮
guān观
。
The flags fluttered in the wind, creating a magnificent spectacle.
Tā她
lín临
fēng风
ér而
lì立
，
tiào眺
wàng望
zhe着
yuǎn远
fāng方
de的
dà大
hǎi海
。
She stood facing the wind, gazing at the distant sea.
Gǔ古
sōng松
lín临
fēng风
，
gèng更
xiǎn显
cāng苍
jìn劲
。
The ancient pine facing the wind appeared even more rugged and vigorous.