僄 (piào) - Swift, light, nimble & also refers to being reckless or frivolous in

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piào ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

僄 · piào

Swift, light, nimble;

also refers to being reckless or frivolous in classical texts.

Swift, light, nimblealso refers to being reckless or frivolous in

Usage highlights

Swift and lightSwift flyingReckless and hastyFrivolous and cunningLight and agileRash and reckless

Synonyms

  • 轻— light (in weight)
  • 敏— quick, agile
  • 捷— nimble, swift

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He moved with swift lightness (僄轻).
  • The bird flew swiftly through the air (僄飞).
  • Avoid reckless behavior (僄急).
  • His manner was frivolous and unreliable (僄狡).

Collocations

  • Swift and light(僄轻)
  • Swift flying(僄飞)
  • Reckless and hasty(僄急)
  • Frivolous and cunning(僄狡)
  • Light and agile(僄捷)
  • Rash and reckless(僄悍)

Idioms

  • Swift as wind and nimble as lightning(风僄电迅)
  • Light as a feather and fast as an arrow(轻僄疾矢)
  • Reckless in haste and rash in action(僄急悍行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing physical agility or moral frivolity.
  • Often used in historical contexts to characterize both positive physical traits and negative behavioral tendencies.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily preserved in classical literature and specialized dictionaries.

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