慓 (piāo) - Swift & nimble

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piāo ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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慓 · piāo

Swift;

nimble;

agile;

fleet;

also connotes being fierce or daring.

Swiftnimbleagile

Usage highlights

Swift and fierceAgile and swiftDaring and fierceSwift movementNimble and sharpFierce and bold

Synonyms

  • 捷— swift; nimble
  • 敏— agile; quick
  • 悍— fierce; brave

Antonyms

  • 钝— dull; slow-witted
  • 缓— slow; sluggish
  • 懦— cowardly; timid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cavalry moved with swift agility (慓悍的骑兵).
  • He has a nimble and fierce character (性格慓悍).
  • The athlete displayed agile movements (动作慓疾).
  • A swift and fierce warrior (慓勇的战士).

Collocations

  • Swift and fierce(慓悍)
  • Agile and swift(慓疾)
  • Daring and fierce(慓勇)
  • Swift movement(慓迅)
  • Nimble and sharp(慓锐)
  • Fierce and bold(慓猛)

Idioms

  • Swift and fierce like a tiger(慓如虎)
  • Agile as a hawk, fierce as a tiger(慓若鹰, 悍如虎)
  • Daring and swift in battle(慓勇善战)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe the agility and ferocity of warriors or cavalry.
  • Implies a combination of physical speed and a fierce, unyielding spirit.
  • Less common in modern vernacular but retains a classical, literary flavor.

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