颷 (biāo) - A variant form of 飆 (biāo), meaning 'whirlwind', & also used metaphorically for something swift, sudden, or

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颷 · biāo

A variant form of 飆 (biāo), meaning 'whirlwind', 'gale', 'violent wind';

also used metaphorically for something swift, sudden, or rapidly changing.

A variant form of 飆 (biāo), meaning 'whirlwind',also used metaphorically for something swift, sudden, or

Usage highlights

WhirlwindRapid riseStreet racingStrong windSudden changeStorm

Synonyms

  • 飆— whirlwind, gale (standard form)
  • 狂風— gale, strong wind
  • 旋風— whirlwind, cyclone

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A sudden gust of wind (颷風) swept through the valley.
  • Stock prices soared (股價颷升).
  • The car sped along the highway (在高速公路上颷車).

Collocations

  • Whirlwind(颷風)
  • Rapid rise(颷升)
  • Street racing(颷車)
  • Strong wind(狂颷)
  • Sudden change(急颷)
  • Storm(暴颷)

Idioms

  • Rising steeply like a whirlwind(風舉雲颷)
  • Swift as wind and lightning(電卷風颷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 颷 is a variant character for 飆, both depicting strong, rapid wind movements.
  • In modern usage, often appears in financial contexts to describe rapid price increases.
  • Carries connotations of suddenness, intensity, and uncontrollable force.

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