飈 (biāo) - Whirlwind, gust, strong wind & to blow violently

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biāo ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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飈 · biāo

Whirlwind, gust, strong wind;

to blow violently;

swift, rapid.

Whirlwind, gust, strong windto blow violentlyswift, rapid.

Usage highlights

WhirlwindTo speedTo soar rapidlyStrong gustTo blow fiercelySwift horse

Synonyms

  • 飙— whirlwind, gust (simplified variant)
  • 暴风— storm, gale
  • 狂风— fierce wind, hurricane
  • 疾风— swift wind, gale

Antonyms

  • 微风— breeze, gentle wind
  • 和风— soft wind, mild breeze
  • 静止— stillness, motionless

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A sudden gust of wind (一阵飈风).
  • The car sped by like a whirlwind (汽车飈过).
  • Prices are soaring (物价飈升).
  • The fire spread rapidly (火势飈猛).

Collocations

  • Whirlwind(飈风)
  • To speed(飈车)
  • To soar rapidly(飈升)
  • Strong gust(狂飈)
  • To blow fiercely(飈起)
  • Swift horse(飈马)

Idioms

  • Like a whirlwind sweeping away withered leaves(疾风飈落叶)
  • Rising rapidly in fame and fortune(声价飈升)
  • Swift as the wind(风驰电飈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 飈, composed of three 犬 (dog) radicals and 風 (wind), originally depicted dogs running swiftly like the wind.
  • In classical literature, it often describes sudden, violent winds or rapid movement.
  • In modern usage, it frequently appears in contexts describing rapid price increases or fast-moving vehicles.

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