顠 (piǎo) - To flutter in the wind & to float or drift lightly

顠Tone 3

piǎo ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

顠 · piǎo

To flutter in the wind;

to float or drift lightly;

also refers to something flying or waving.

To flutter in the windto float or drift lightlyalso refers to something flying or waving.

Usage highlights

Fluttering in the windFloating and driftingFluttering bannerGently floatingFluttering appearanceFluttering sleeves

Synonyms

  • 飘— to float, to flutter (more common variant)
  • 扬— to raise, to flutter
  • 飞— to fly

Antonyms

  • 沉— to sink
  • 落— to fall
  • 定— fixed, stationary

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The flag fluttered in the wind (旗帜顠扬).
  • Autumn leaves drift gently downward (秋叶顠落).
  • Her long hair floated in the breeze (长发顠逸).
  • The kite soared high and fluttered (风筝高顠).

Collocations

  • Fluttering in the wind(顠扬)
  • Floating and drifting(顠浮)
  • Fluttering banner(顠旗)
  • Gently floating(顠逸)
  • Fluttering appearance(顠然)
  • Fluttering sleeves(顠袖)

Idioms

  • Fluttering like a banner(顠若旗帜)
  • Floating and drifting without anchor(顠浮无定)
  • Fluttering sleeves in dance(长袖顠舞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical literature to describe ethereal, graceful movements.
  • Associated with natural phenomena like falling leaves, flying banners, or flowing hair.
  • Conveys a sense of lightness and freedom in movement.

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