翶 (áo) - To soar & to fly high

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áo ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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翶 · áo

To soar;

to fly high;

to glide;

to hover in the air.

To soarto fly highto glide

Usage highlights

To soar highSoaring eagleSoaring ambitionSoaring flightSoaring spiritSoaring phoenix

Synonyms

  • 翱— To soar; to hover
  • 翔— To soar; to glide
  • 飞— To fly

Antonyms

  • 坠— To fall; to drop
  • 落— To fall; to descend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The eagle soared in the sky (鹰在天空中翶翔).
  • His ambition soared high (他的志向翶翔).
  • The glider soared above the valley (滑翔机在山谷上空翶翔).
  • Her imagination soared freely (她的想象力自由翶翔).

Collocations

  • To soar high(翶翔)
  • Soaring eagle(翶鹰)
  • Soaring ambition(翶志)
  • Soaring flight(翶飞)
  • Soaring spirit(翶魂)
  • Soaring phoenix(翶凤)

Idioms

  • Soaring dragon and dancing phoenix(翶龙舞凤)
  • Soaring ambition and far-reaching plan(翶志远图)
  • Soaring high and looking far(翶高望远)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with freedom, ambition, and transcendence in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in poetic and literary contexts to describe lofty ideals or majestic flight.
  • Commonly paired with mythical creatures like dragons and phoenixes to symbolize power and nobility.

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