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Using 阵 (zhèn) as a measure word for bursts
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Structure
一 + 阵 + Noun
Explanation
The measure word 阵 (zhèn) is used for short periods or bursts of activity, sounds, or natural phenomena. It describes something that comes in waves or episodes rather than continuously. It commonly pairs with nouns like 风 (wind), 雨 (rain), or sounds like 笑声 (laughter).
Examples
外面刮了一阵大风，把窗户吹开了。
Wàimiàn guā le yí zhèn dà fēng, bǎ chuānghu chuīkāi le.
A gust of strong wind blew outside and opened the window.
观众席上爆发出一阵热烈的掌声。
Guānzhòng xí shàng bàofā chū yí zhèn rèliè de zhǎngshēng.
A burst of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.
她突然感到一阵头晕，赶紧坐下来。
Tā tūrán gǎndào yí zhèn tóuyūn, gǎnjǐn zuò xiàlái.
She suddenly felt a wave of dizziness and quickly sat down.