翾 (xuān) - To fly lightly or gracefully & to flutter

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xuān ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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翾 · xuān

To fly lightly or gracefully;

to flutter;

to soar.

To fly lightly or gracefullyto flutterto soar.

Usage highlights

Fluttering flightGraceful and lightFluttering butterflySoaring highLight and airyFluttering wings

Synonyms

  • 飞— to fly (general term)
  • 翔— to soar, to glide
  • 翩— to flutter lightly, to flit

Antonyms

  • 落— to fall, to descend
  • 坠— to plummet, to crash down

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The butterfly flutters among the flowers (蝴蝶在花间翾飞).
  • Her dance movements were light and graceful (她的舞姿轻盈翾翾).
  • The bird soared high in the sky (鸟儿在空中高翾).

Collocations

  • Fluttering flight(翾飞)
  • Graceful and light(翾翾)
  • Fluttering butterfly(翾蝶)
  • Soaring high(高翾)
  • Light and airy(轻翾)
  • Fluttering wings(翾翅)

Idioms

  • Fluttering like a butterfly(翾若惊鸿)
  • Light as a feather, soaring high(轻翾高举)
  • Graceful and elegant in movement(翾风回雪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe the graceful, light flight of birds or butterflies.
  • Carries connotations of elegance, freedom, and ethereal beauty.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in literary and poetic contexts.

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