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飘浮
piāofú
Description
“飘浮”是指东西在空中或水面上轻轻地动，不落下来。
"飘浮" means something gently moving in the air or on the water surface without falling down.
它也可以说一个人做事不认真、不实在。
It can also describe a person who is not serious or reliable in their actions.
Meanings
飘浮piāofú
to float in the air or on water
白云在天上飘浮。
White clouds float in the sky.
飘浮piāofú
superficial; not down-to-earth
他工作太飘浮，不够踏实。
He is too flighty at work and not down-to-earth enough.
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Notes
- Etymology
飘 means 'to flutter/drift' and 浮 means 'to float'; together they emphasize light, drifting motion.
- Nuance
飘浮 stresses air-drifting; 漂浮 (also piāofú) more often refers to floating on water.
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