颰 (bá) - A gust of wind & swift, rapid movement like the wind

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颰 · bá

A gust of wind;

swift, rapid movement like the wind;

also refers to a type of storm or tempest.

A gust of windswift, rapid movement like the windalso refers to a type of storm or

Usage highlights

Gust of windSwift movementStorm windRapid arrowSudden gustWind sound

Synonyms

  • 风— wind
  • 飚— whirlwind, gust
  • 飓— hurricane, gale

Antonyms

  • 静— still, calm
  • 止— stop, cease

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A sudden gust of wind (颰风吹过).
  • The arrow flew swiftly (箭如颰).
  • The storm arrived quickly (颰雨骤至).

Collocations

  • Gust of wind(颰风)
  • Swift movement(颰疾)
  • Storm wind(颰飓)
  • Rapid arrow(颰箭)
  • Sudden gust(颰起)
  • Wind sound(颰声)

Idioms

  • Swift as the wind(疾如颰)
  • Sudden gust and violent rain(颰风骤雨)
  • Arrow flying like the wind(箭发如颰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe swift, powerful wind movements.
  • Appears in poetic contexts to convey speed and natural force.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in historical texts.

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