Writing
一阵 (yí zhèn) — how to say "a burst" in Chinese
一阵
A burst; a spell
numeral + measure word
Character composition
一
one
阵
burst; spell
Radicals / Keys
阜
Mound
#170 · fù · 8 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Examples
一阵风吹过，树叶落了下来。
A gust of wind blew through, and leaves fell down.
一阵风。
A gust of wind.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "a burst" in Chinese?
"a burst" in Chinese is 一阵 (yí zhèn).
一阵 meaning in English
一阵 (yí zhèn) means "A burst; a spell".
How is 一阵 pronounced?
It is pronounced yí zhèn (written as yi zhen, yizhen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "a burst" in Chinese characters?
It is written 一阵: 一 has 1 stroke, 阵 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 一阵?
一阵 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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