翽 (huì) - The sound of wind, especially the sound of & rustling sound.

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翽 · huì

The sound of wind, especially the sound of a bird's wings flapping;

rustling sound.

The sound of wind, especially the sound ofrustling sound.

Usage highlights

Fluttering soundSound of wingsWind soundRustling wingsFlapping soundPhoenix's rustle

Synonyms

  • 飒— rustling sound of wind
  • 飕— whistling or rustling sound

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of wings flapping in the wind (翽翽其羽).
  • The autumn wind rustled through the trees (秋风翽翽).
  • The phoenix's wings made a rustling sound (凤翼翽翽).

Collocations

  • Fluttering sound(翽翽)
  • Sound of wings(翽羽)
  • Wind sound(翽风)
  • Rustling wings(翽翼)
  • Flapping sound(翽响)
  • Phoenix's rustle(凤翽)

Idioms

  • The sound of wings flapping(翽翽其羽)
  • Wind rustling through feathers(风翽羽鸣)
  • Phoenix wings rustling(凤翼翽翽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature and poetry to describe the sound of birds, especially mythical birds like phoenixes.
  • Considered an elegant, literary character rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.
  • Often associated with auspicious birds and natural sounds in classical descriptions.

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