翜 (shà) - Swift, rapid & to fly quickly

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shà ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

翜 · shà

Swift, rapid;

to fly quickly;

archaic character used in classical texts to describe speed or flight.

Swift, rapidto fly quicklyarchaic character used in classical texts to describe

Usage highlights

Swift flightRapid movementQuick speedFast as flight

Synonyms

  • 快— fast, quick
  • 速— speed, rapid
  • 疾— swift, rapid

Antonyms

  • 慢— slow
  • 缓— slow, gradual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird flew swiftly (翜翜).
  • He moved with rapid speed (翜然).
  • An ancient term for quick movement (翜疾).

Collocations

  • Swift flight(翜翜)
  • Rapid movement(翜然)
  • Quick speed(翜疾)
  • Fast as flight(翜迅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts
  • Used in poetic or descriptive contexts to convey speed and agility
  • Not commonly used in modern Chinese language

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