翱 (áo) - To soar, to hover in the air & to fly high and freely, often used metaphorically
翱 · áo
To soar, to hover in the air;
to fly high and freely, often used metaphorically for lofty aspirations or freedom.
To soar, to hover in the airto fly high and freely, often used metaphorically
Usage highlights
Soar freelySoar in the skySoar high and farSoar with wingsSoar in the blue skySoar above the clouds
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The eagle soars in the sky (翱翔于天际).
- He aspires to soar freely in his career (在事业上自由翱翔).
- The poem describes a phoenix soaring (诗中描绘凤凰翱翔).
- With dreams, one can soar high (有梦想就能翱翔).
Collocations
- Soar freely(翱翔)
- Soar in the sky(翱翔天际)
- Soar high and far(翱翔高远)
- Soar with wings(振翅翱翔)
- Soar in the blue sky(翱翔蓝天)
- Soar above the clouds(翱翔云端)
Idioms
- Soar high and far(翱翔高远)
- Soar freely in the sky(翱翔天际)
- Spread wings and soar(振翅翱翔)
- Soar above the nine heavens(翱翔九天)
Cultural background
FAQ- Often associated with birds like eagles and phoenixes, symbolizing freedom, ambition, and transcendence.
- Used in classical literature and poetry to depict noble spirits and lofty ideals.
- Common in names to express aspirations for a boundless and successful future.