飘 (piāo) — (verb) to float (in air or water); (adjective) floating, light, and graceful
Definition
飘 (piāo) emphasizes floating in the air, carried lightly by wind — more airy than 浮 (which is general, often on water) and more graceful than 漂 (which suggests drifting on water).
verb
to float (in air or water)
adjective
floatinglightand graceful
Easily confused
Examples
- 飘。Zhǐ chuán zài hé shàng piāo zǒu le.The paper boat floated away on the river.
- 飘。Tā de gē shēng piāo dào yuǎn fāng.Her singing floated into the distance.
- 。Tā chuān zhuó yì tiáo piāo yì de qún zi.She wore an elegant, flowing skirt.
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