攭 (lì) - To have no wings but still fly & to crawl
攭 · lì
To have no wings but still fly;
to crawl;
to move without wings (archaic/rare character).
To have no wings but still flyto crawlto move without wings (archaic/rare character).
Usage highlights
To move without wingsTo crawl or creepTo fly winglesslyMysterious movementAncient description of motion
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient text described creatures that could 攭 through the air (攭行).
- In classical literature, some mythical beings were said to 攭 (攭动) without visible means of propulsion.
- The character 攭 appears in obscure poetic descriptions of movement (攭飞).
Collocations
- To move without wings(攭行)
- To crawl or creep(攭动)
- To fly winglessly(攭飞)
- Mysterious movement(攭移)
- Ancient description of motion(攭走)
Cultural background
FAQ- Extremely rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts and dictionaries
- Appears in historical texts describing mythical or supernatural movement
- Considered an obscure character rarely used in modern Chinese