敖 (áo) - To roam, wander & to ramble

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áo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

安傲

敖 · áo

To roam, wander;

to ramble;

proud, arrogant;

a surname;

also used in historical names like Ao Guang (Dragon King).

To roam, wanderto rambleproud, arrogant

Usage highlights

To roam freelyArrogant speechAo Guang Dragon KingRoaming without restraintProud and conceitedRoaming the world

Synonyms

  • 游— to travel, wander
  • 遨— to roam, ramble
  • 傲— proud, arrogant

Antonyms

  • 谦— modest, humble
  • 恭— respectful, reverent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wandered around the world (遨游世界).
  • The Dragon King Ao Guang rules the seas (敖广).
  • They traveled far and wide (他们四处游敖).
  • He has an arrogant attitude (态度傲慢).

Collocations

  • To roam freely(遨游)
  • Arrogant speech(敖言)
  • Ao Guang Dragon King(敖广)
  • Roaming without restraint(敖荡)
  • Proud and conceited(骄傲)
  • Roaming the world(敖世)

Idioms

  • Wandering freely without restraint(敖游自在)
  • Proud and untamed(桀敖不驯)
  • Roaming beyond the mundane world(敖世出尘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese mythology, Ao Guang is the Dragon King of the East Sea, a powerful deity ruling over oceans and weather.
  • The character carries connotations of freedom, independence, and sometimes excessive pride.
  • As a surname, Ao has historical significance with notable figures throughout Chinese history.

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