风口

fēngkǒu

风口 — fēngkǒu

1. air vent; a place with a draft

   别站在门口，那里风口很冷。 bié zhàn zài ménkǒu nàlǐ fēngkǒu hěn lěng — Don't stand by the door; the draft there is very cold.

2. wind gap (a pass or gap where wind funnels; geology/geomorphology)

   那条风口在地形图上标得很清楚。 nàtiáo fēngkǒu zài dìxíngtú shàngbiāo dé hěn qīngchǔ — That wind gap is clearly marked on the topographic map.

3. tuyere (a nozzle through which air is blown into a furnace)

   炼铁炉的风口需要定期检查和更换。 liàntiělú de fēngkǒu xūyào dìngqījiǎnchá hé gēnghuàn — The furnace's tuyere needs regular inspection and replacement.

4. (fig.) hot trend; fad; a sector or topic currently attracting attention and investment

   现在人工智能是一个大风口，很多公司都在布局。 xiànzài réngōngzhìnéng shì yígè dàfēng kǒu hěnduō gōngsī dōu zài bùjú — Right now AI is a major hot trend; many companies are positioning themselves.