飙 (biāo) - Strong wind & whirlwind

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飙 · biāo

Strong wind;

whirlwind;

violent storm;

also used metaphorically for something rapid, intense, or unrestrained.

Strong windwhirlwindviolent storm

Usage highlights

SpeedingSharp riseStrong windWhirlwindPrice surgeAdrenaline rush

Synonyms

  • 狂— wild, violent (as in 狂风)
  • 疾— rapid, swift
  • 迅— fast, quick

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A strong wind is blowing (狂风飙起).
  • Stock prices rose sharply (股价飙升).
  • He drove at high speed (飙车).
  • The singer's popularity soared (人气飙升).

Collocations

  • Speeding(飙车)
  • Sharp rise(飙升)
  • Strong wind(狂飙)
  • Whirlwind(飙风)
  • Price surge(价格飙升)
  • Adrenaline rush(飙肾上腺素)

Idioms

  • Raging storm(狂飙突进)
  • Whirlwind-like advance(飙发电举)
  • Rising sharply(飙举电至)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted three 'dogs' (猋) running, representing the concept of a swift, rushing wind.
  • In modern usage, often associated with speed, intensity, and rapid increase, especially in contexts like finance, popularity, or driving.
  • The character's complex structure with multiple repeated components makes it visually distinctive and memorable.

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