颩 (biāo) - To move swiftly & to dart

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biāo ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

颩 · biāo

To move swiftly;

to dart;

to dash;

to rush;

to blow (of wind);

to flash;

to flicker.

To move swiftlyto dartto dash

Usage highlights

Dart throughBlowFlash pastSwift movementDash forwardRush by

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 停— to stop
  • 缓— to slow
  • 滞— to stagnate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The arrow darts through the air (箭颩过).
  • A cold wind blows (冷风颩颩).
  • The figure flashed past (人影颩过).
  • The meteor dashed across the night sky (流星颩过夜空).

Collocations

  • Dart through(颩过)
  • Blow (of wind)(颩颩)
  • Flash past(颩闪)
  • Swift movement(颩动)
  • Dash forward(颩前)
  • Rush by(颩驰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears in some classical literary works to describe swift, fleeting movements.
  • Primarily found in historical texts rather than contemporary usage.

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