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飘
piāo
Description
"飘"是一个动词，意思是东西在空中轻轻地动，像风吹的时候。
"飘" is a verb meaning something moves lightly in the air, like when the wind blows.
我们常说树叶飘，雪飘，或者旗子在风里飘。
We often say leaves飘, snow飘, or flags飘 in the wind.
Meanings
飘piāo
to float or drift in the air
树叶从树上飘下来。
Leaves drift down from the tree.
飘piāo
to flutter or wave in the wind
红旗在风里飘。
The red flag flutters in the wind.
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Notes
- Etymology
风 (wind) radical shows the meaning relates to air and wind.
- Nuance
飘 suggests light, slow movement in air; heavier falling uses 掉 or 落.
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