一阵

yī zhèn

HSK 3.0 Level 6 数量 Common

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Definitions

1. a burst
2. a fit
3. a peal
4. a spell (period of time)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 长期 cháng qī 长期 cháng qī long term 一阵是短暂的，长期是长久的: long term

Synonyms

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• 一阵子 yī zhèn zi 一阵子 yī zhèn zi a while 表示一段时间，一阵子口语中更常见: a while

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly pairs with verbs like 下 (下了一阵雨) and 刮 (刮了一阵风) for sudden, brief natural phenomena.

Common mistakes

一阵 is a temporary classifier for a short period, not a general word for 'period'. Do not use it for scheduled or fixed durations.

Example Sentences

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门外传来 一阵 响声。

A noise came from outside the door.

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Words Containing 一阵

• 一阵子 一阵子 yī zhèn zi: a while
• 这一阵子 这一阵子 zhè yī zhèn zi: recently

Child Words of 一阵

• 一 一 yī: one
• 阵 阵 zhèn: disposition of troops