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

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biāo ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

飊 · biāo

Whirlwind, gust, strong wind;

to blow violently;

metaphor for rapid movement or swift change.

Whirlwind, gust, strong windto blow violentlymetaphor for rapid movement or swift change.

Usage highlights

WhirlwindRapid riseStrong gustStormy windSwift movementWind blowing fiercely

Synonyms

  • 飙— whirlwind, gust (more common simplified variant)
  • 风— wind (general term)
  • 狂飙— violent windstorm

Antonyms

  • 静— calm, still
  • 止— stop, cease

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A sudden gust blew away the papers (一阵飊风吹走了文件).
  • The stock market experienced a whirlwind of activity (股市飊升).
  • His anger flared up like a whirlwind (他的怒气像飊风一样爆发).

Collocations

  • Whirlwind(飊风)
  • Rapid rise(飊升)
  • Strong gust(狂飊)
  • Stormy wind(飊暴)
  • Swift movement(飞飊)
  • Wind blowing fiercely(风飊)

Idioms

  • Rising rapidly like a whirlwind(风驰电飊)
  • Swift as wind and fierce as fire(风飊电击)
  • Sudden violent storm(狂飊骤起)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents powerful natural forces beyond human control in classical Chinese literature.
  • Often used metaphorically to describe sudden, dramatic changes or intense emotions.
  • Appears in poetic contexts to convey speed, intensity, and transformative power.

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