羽翼 (yǔ yì) — wing (of a bird); (figurative) assistant, right-hand person
Definition
Literary word for a bird's wing, also used figuratively for a trusted helper or supporter. Far more formal and written than plain 翅膀.
noun
wing (of a bird)(figurative) assistantright-hand person
Measure word · 对
Examples
- 羽翼。Xiǎo niǎo yòng yǔ yì fēi dào shù shàng.The little bird used its wings to fly onto the tree.
- 羽翼。Tā shì wǒ zuì xìn rèn de yǔ yì.He is my most trusted assistant.
- 羽翼。Niǎo de yǔ yì zài fēi xíng zhōng hěn zhòng yào.A bird's wings are very important during flight.
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