(kǎi) - A gentle breeze & a soft, pleasant wind.

Tone 3

kǎi | 19 strokes | radical:

· kǎi

A gentle breeze;

a soft, pleasant wind.

A gentle breezea soft, pleasant wind.

Usage highlights

Gentle breezeSoft windPleasant breezeSpring breezeBreeze blowsWarm breeze

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A gentle breeze blows (颽风吹拂).
  • The spring breeze is warm and pleasant (春风颽暖).
  • Enjoying the gentle breeze under the tree (树下乘颽).
  • The breeze gently strokes the face (颽风拂面).

Collocations

  • Gentle breeze(颽风)
  • Soft wind(和颽)
  • Pleasant breeze(颽畅)
  • Spring breeze(春颽)
  • Breeze blows(颽吹)
  • Warm breeze(暖颽)

Idioms

  • Gentle breeze and bright moon(颽风明月)
  • Soft wind and warm sun(颽风暖日)
  • Breeze gently blows(颽风徐来)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe gentle, pleasant winds.
  • Associated with spring and comfortable weather conditions.
  • Represents tranquility and natural harmony in literary contexts.

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