鶱 (xiān) - To soar high & to fly upward

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xiān ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

鶱 · xiān

To soar high;

to fly upward;

to rise aloft (archaic/classical usage).

To soar highto fly upwardto rise aloft (archaic/classical usage).

Usage highlights

Soaring phoenixRising highEagle soaringFlying upwardLofty flightSoaring literary fame

Synonyms

  • 飞— to fly
  • 翔— to soar, to glide
  • 腾— to rise, to soar
  • 举— to rise, to lift

Antonyms

  • 落— to fall, to descend
  • 降— to descend, to lower
  • 坠— to fall, to drop

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The phoenix soars high (凤鶱).
  • His literary reputation soared (文名鶱举).
  • The eagle rises into the sky (鹰鶱长空).

Collocations

  • Soaring phoenix(凤鶱)
  • Rising high(鶱举)
  • Eagle soaring(鹰鶱)
  • Flying upward(鶱飞)
  • Lofty flight(鶱腾)
  • Soaring literary fame(文鶱)

Idioms

  • The phoenix soars and the dragon swims(凤鶱龙骧)
  • Soaring ambition(鸿鶱之志)
  • Rising to prominence(鶱然出众)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature and poetry, describing the majestic flight of mythical birds like phoenixes.
  • Often used metaphorically for outstanding talent rising to prominence or literary fame soaring high.
  • Considered an elegant, literary character rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.

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