鴥 (yù) - To fly swiftly & to dart suddenly (of birds)

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yù ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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鴥 · yù

To fly swiftly;

to dart suddenly (of birds);

describes rapid, sudden flight.

To fly swiftlyto dart suddenly (of birds)describes rapid, sudden flight.

Usage highlights

Swift flightTo dart suddenlyFalcon's swift movementSudden appearance and disappearanceRapid as a bird's flightTo soar swiftly

Synonyms

  • 飛— to fly (general term)
  • 迅— swift, rapid
  • 疾— fast, quick

Antonyms

  • 遲— slow, tardy
  • 緩— slow, gradual
  • 停— to stop, to halt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hawk darted swiftly through the sky (鴥然而逝).
  • Birds suddenly taking flight from the forest (鴥起于林).
  • His gaze was as sharp as a falcon's swift flight (目光如鴥).

Collocations

  • Swift flight(鴥飛)
  • To dart suddenly(鴥然)
  • Falcon's swift movement(鷹鴥)
  • Sudden appearance and disappearance(鴥現鴥隱)
  • Rapid as a bird's flight(迅如鴥鳥)
  • To soar swiftly(鴥翔)

Idioms

  • Swift as a falcon, fierce as a tiger(鴥如鷹，猛如虎)
  • Appearing and disappearing suddenly(鴥現鴥滅)
  • The swift flight of ambition(雄心鴥舉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe birds of prey.
  • Often used metaphorically for sudden movements or quick actions in literary contexts.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, mostly preserved in classical texts.

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