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下风
下風
xiàfēng
1. leeward
2. downwind
3. disadvantageous position
4. to concede or give way in an argument

Character Breakdown

下
xià
below, underneath; inferior; to bring down; next
HSK 1 3 丶
风
fēng
wind; air; customs, manners; news
HSK 3 4 丶

Compound Words (4)

占下风
zhànxiàfēng
to be at a disadvantage
下风方向
xiàfēngfāngxiàng
leeward
甘拜下风
gānbàixiàfēng
to step down gracefully (humble expression)
落于下风
luòyúxiàfēng
to be at a disadvantage

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