猋 (biāo) - Whirlwind, gale & swift, rapid

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猋 · biāo

Whirlwind, gale;

swift, rapid;

pack of dogs running together;

also used in names to convey speed, energy, or ferocity.

Whirlwind, galeswift, rapidpack of dogs running together

Usage highlights

WhirlwindSwift movementRapid advanceFierce attackPack of dogsWind and fire

Synonyms

  • 飙— whirlwind, hurricane (more common variant)
  • 迅— swift, rapid
  • 疾— fast, quick

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow, gradual
  • 静— still, calm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wind howled like a gale (猋风).
  • He moved with whirlwind speed (猋迅).
  • A pack of dogs ran wildly (群犬狂猋).
  • The dancer's movements were swift and fierce (舞姿猋疾).

Collocations

  • Whirlwind(猋风)
  • Swift movement(猋迅)
  • Rapid advance(猋疾)
  • Fierce attack(猋击)
  • Pack of dogs(犬猋)
  • Wind and fire(风猋火急)

Idioms

  • Like a whirlwind sweeping away clouds(猋举云撤)
  • Swift as wind and fierce as fire(风猋火烈)
  • Rising suddenly with great force(猋发雷厉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted three dogs running together, representing a pack or swift movement.
  • In classical texts, often used to describe violent winds or rapid, unstoppable forces.
  • Rare in modern usage but appears in literary contexts and occasionally in names for dramatic effect.

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