No. 3,143 in Chinese
东风
"东风" means "east wind."
In a sentence
东风吹来，春天的气息弥漫在空气中。
The east wind blows, and the breath of spring fills the air.
Here, '东风' refers to the literal east wind, which signifies the arrival of spring.
胜利需要等待东风，方能一举成功。
Victory requires waiting for favorable conditions to succeed in one move.
In this sentence, '东风' is metaphorical, indicating the favorable conditions needed for success.
在古代，东风也被视为一种吉祥的象征。
In ancient times, the east wind was also regarded as a symbol of good fortune.
Here, '东风' is used symbolically, representing favorable or auspicious circumstances in cultural contexts.
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