趐 (xuè) - Fly & to soar

趐Tone 4

xuè ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

趐 · xuè

Fly;

to soar;

to flutter;

to flap wings;

also used in some names and literary expressions.

Flyto soarto flutter

Usage highlights

Fly highFlutter wingsSoar freelySpread wingsWinged creatureFly away

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 落— to fall, to land
  • 降— to descend
  • 停— to stop

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird flies high in the sky (鸟趐高空).
  • Butterflies flutter among flowers (蝴蝶在花间趐舞).
  • His spirit soars freely (他的精神自由趐翔).
  • The eagle spreads its wings (鹰展趐).

Collocations

  • Fly high(高趐)
  • Flutter wings(趐动)
  • Soar freely(自由趐翔)
  • Spread wings(展趐)
  • Winged creature(有趐生物)
  • Fly away(趐去)

Idioms

  • Spread wings and soar(展趐高飞)
  • Unable to fly(有趐难飞)
  • Flap wings and fly(扑趐而飞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents freedom, ambition, and transcendence in Chinese culture.
  • Often used metaphorically for aspirations and spiritual elevation.
  • Appears in classical poetry and literature to describe flight and movement.

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