飇 (biāo) - Whirlwind, gust, blast — refers to a strong, & used metaphorically for something swift and powerful.

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飇 · biāo

Whirlwind, gust, blast — refers to a strong, violent wind or storm;

used metaphorically for something swift and powerful.

Whirlwind, gust, blast — refers to a strong,used metaphorically for something swift and powerful.

Usage highlights

WhirlwindViolent windStorm blastWind gustSwift as windStormy

Synonyms

  • 风— wind (general term)
  • 暴风— storm, violent wind
  • 狂风— fierce wind, gale

Antonyms

  • 静— calm, stillness
  • 和风— gentle breeze

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A sudden gust of wind (一阵飇风) blew the hat off.
  • The storm raged with violent winds (狂风飇起).
  • The wildfire spread like a whirlwind (火势如飇).
  • His anger erupted like a storm (怒气如飇).

Collocations

  • Whirlwind(飇风)
  • Violent wind(狂飇)
  • Storm blast(飇暴)
  • Wind gust(风飇)
  • Swift as wind(如飇)
  • Stormy(飇急)

Idioms

  • Swift as wind and lightning(风驰电飇)
  • Raging storm(狂飇怒号)
  • Sudden violent change(飇风骤雨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents powerful natural forces in classical Chinese literature and poetry.
  • Often used metaphorically for sudden, dramatic changes or intense emotions.
  • Appears in historical texts describing storms and natural phenomena.

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