翙 (huì) - The sound of birds flying & the flapping of wings

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huì ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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翙 · huì

The sound of birds flying;

the flapping of wings;

used to describe the sound of birds in flight.

The sound of birds flyingthe flapping of wingsused to describe the sound of birds in

Usage highlights

Flapping soundFlapping wingsPhoenix flappingBird flight soundWing fluttering

Synonyms

  • 翔— to soar, to glide (describes flight motion)
  • 飞— to fly (general term for flight)

Antonyms

  • 栖— to perch, to roost (opposite of flying)
  • 落— to land, to descend (opposite of taking flight)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The phoenix soared with a flapping sound (凤凰于飞，翙翙其羽).
  • Birds flew by with a rustling sound (飞鸟翙翙而过).
  • The sound of wings flapping could be heard (听到翅膀翙翙的声音).

Collocations

  • Flapping sound(翙翙)
  • Flapping wings(翙翼)
  • Phoenix flapping(凤翙)
  • Bird flight sound(飞翙)
  • Wing fluttering(翙翔)

Idioms

  • The phoenix flies with flapping wings(凤凰于飞，翙翙其羽)
  • Flapping and soaring(翙翙高飞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe the majestic flight of mythical birds like phoenixes.
  • Carries connotations of elegance, nobility, and auspiciousness in traditional culture.
  • Appears primarily in poetic and literary contexts rather than everyday usage.

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