飞天 (fēi tiān) — flying Apsaras (Buddhist celestial beings, often depicted in Chinese art)
Definition
飞天 (fēitiān) literally means 'flying in the sky' but names a specific Buddhist art motif: celestial Apsaras, usually female figures painted on cave walls or ceilings (most famously at Dunhuang).
noun
flying Apsaras (Buddhist celestial beings, often depicted in Chinese art)
Examples
- 煌飞天。Dūn huáng bì huà zhōng yǒu hěn duō měi lì de fēi tiān.There are many beautiful flying Apsaras in the Dunhuang murals.
- 飞天。Zhè xiē fēi tiān de zī tài fēi cháng yōu měi.The postures of these flying Apsaras are very graceful.
- 飞天。Fó jiào yì shù zhōng de fēi tiān dài biǎo le zì yóu yǔ huān lè.The flying Apsaras in Buddhist art represent freedom and joy.
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