翛 (xiāo) - Free and unrestrained & moving swiftly

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xiāo ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

翛 · xiāo

Free and unrestrained;

moving swiftly;

carefree and independent in manner.

Free and unrestrainedmoving swiftlycarefree and independent in manner.

Usage highlights

Free and unrestrainedSwift movementCarefree and independentUnrestrained mannerRapid flight

Synonyms

  • 逍遥— free and unfettered
  • 洒脱— free and easy
  • 超然— detached, above worldly concerns

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He lived a free and unrestrained life (翛然自得).
  • The bird flew swiftly away (翛翛飞去).
  • She has a carefree and independent personality (性格翛然).

Collocations

  • Free and unrestrained(翛然)
  • Swift movement(翛翛)
  • Carefree and independent(翛逸)
  • Unrestrained manner(翛飒)
  • Rapid flight(翛翛而飞)

Idioms

  • Free and unrestrained(翛然自得)
  • Swift and unhindered(翛翛无碍)
  • Independent and carefree(翛然物外)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe a state of freedom from worldly attachments.
  • Associated with Daoist ideals of naturalness and spontaneity.
  • Used to depict swift, unimpeded movement in poetic contexts.

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