飘扬

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

飘扬 (piāo yáng) describes something fluttering or waving in the air, often used for flags, hair, or banners moved by wind. It conveys a sense of lightness and movement.

Common Collocations

  • 飘扬 (national flag waving): used in patriotic or formal contexts.
  • 头发飘扬 (hair fluttering): often used in poetic or descriptive language.
  • 飘扬 (colorful flags waving): common in festive or celebratory scenes.

Usage Notes

飘扬 emphasizes the visual effect of fluttering in the wind, often with a graceful or lively nuance. It is more vivid than simply saying "wave" and usually implies a gentle, continuous motion. Avoid using it for heavy or rigid objects.

Common Confusions

Do not confuse 飘扬 with (huī wǔ), which means to wave something actively by hand. 飘扬 is passive, describing the movement caused by wind or air.

Example Sentences

The national flag is waving in the wind, looking especially bright.

Her long hair gently waves in the breeze.

Colorful flags are waving, making the celebration lively and extraordinary.