翧 (xuān) - Xuan — an ancient character meaning to soar & to flutter upwards

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翧 · xuān

Xuan — an ancient character meaning to soar or fly high;

to flutter upwards;

used in classical texts to describe the flight of birds.

Xuan — an ancient character meaning to soarto flutter upwardsused in classical texts to describe the flight

Usage highlights

soaring flightelegant soaringsoaring phoenixhigh flightto soar upwardgraceful flight

Synonyms

  • 翔— to soar, to glide
  • 飞— to fly
  • 翱— to hover, to soar

Antonyms

  • 落— to fall, to descend
  • 降— to descend, to lower

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird soared high in the sky (翧飞).
  • In ancient poetry, it described elegant flight (翧翧而飞).
  • Used metaphorically for rising aspirations (志在翧翔).

Collocations

  • soaring flight(翧飞)
  • elegant soaring(翧翧)
  • soaring phoenix(翧凤)
  • high flight(高翧)
  • to soar upward(翧翔)
  • graceful flight(翩翧)

Idioms

  • Soaring like a phoenix(凤翧龙翔)
  • Graceful and soaring flight(翩翧飞舞)
  • Rising high with ambition(志在翧翔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing the elegant flight of birds, particularly phoenixes.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to convey grace, elevation, and noble aspirations.
  • Represents the classical aesthetic of subtle, refined movement rather than powerful flight.

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