飆 (biāo) - Whirlwind, gust, gale & to rush, to dash

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飆 · biāo

Whirlwind, gust, gale;

to rush, to dash;

to soar;

to skyrocket (in prices);

to act violently or rashly.

Whirlwind, gust, galeto rush, to dashto soar

Usage highlights

SpeedingSoaring pricesStrong gustWhirlwindTo act rashlyTo soar high

Synonyms

  • 暴— violent, sudden, fierce
  • 狂— wild, frantic, raging
  • 迅— fast, rapid, swift

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow, gradual, delayed
  • 稳— stable, steady, firm
  • 静— calm, quiet, still

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wind howled fiercely (狂风飆).
  • Stock prices soared (股价飆升).
  • He drove at breakneck speed (飆车).
  • The eagle soared high (鹰在高空飆翔).

Collocations

  • Speeding(飆车)
  • Soaring prices(飆升)
  • Strong gust(狂飆)
  • Whirlwind(飆风)
  • To act rashly(发飆)
  • To soar high(飆翔)

Idioms

  • A violent storm(狂飆突进)
  • To act in a wild and unrestrained manner(意气飆发)
  • Rising steeply(扶摇飆举)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents powerful, swift, and sometimes uncontrollable natural forces like wind and storms.
  • In modern usage, often describes rapid increases in economic indicators or reckless behavior.
  • Carries connotations of both impressive power and potential danger due to its intensity.

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