颹 (wěi) - The sound of wind blowing & describes the sound of wind in motion.

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wěi ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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颹 · wěi

The sound of wind blowing;

describes the sound of wind in motion.

The sound of wind blowingdescribes the sound of wind in motion.

Usage highlights

Sound of windWind howlingAutumn windWind in the pinesWind blowingGusting wind

Synonyms

  • 风— wind (general term)
  • 飒— rustling sound of wind

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wind howled through the valley (颹颹风声).
  • The autumn wind rustled the leaves (秋风颹颹).
  • The sound of wind blowing through the pines (松风颹然).

Collocations

  • Sound of wind(颹声)
  • Wind howling(颹颹)
  • Autumn wind(秋风颹颹)
  • Wind in the pines(松颹)
  • Wind blowing(颹然)
  • Gusting wind(颹风)

Idioms

  • The sound of wind howling(颹颹风声)
  • Wind blowing through the pines(松风颹然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature to describe atmospheric wind sounds.
  • It is considered a literary character rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to evoke natural imagery and atmosphere.

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