凌空 (líng kōng) — to soar aloft; to be high up in the air

Definition

凌空 describes something high up in the air or soaring aloft — it usually modifies verbs like 飞翔, 跃起, or 矗立 to give a vivid sense of being suspended at a great height.

verb

to soar aloftto be high up in the air

Examples

凌空，。
Zá jì yǎn yuán líng kōng yuè qǐ, zuò chū gāo nán dù dòng zuò.
The acrobat leaped into the air and performed a difficult move.
凌空，。
Xióng yīng líng kōng fēi xiáng, fǔ kàn dà dì.
The eagle soared aloft, looking down at the earth.
凌空，。
Zhè zuò gāo tǎ líng kōng chù lì, zhí chā yún xiāo.
This tall tower stands towering in the sky, piercing the clouds.

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