Definition
飘飘欲仙 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that literally means 'floating, floating, about to become an immortal.' It describes an overwhelming feeling of lightness, joy, or euphoria — as if you are drifting on air, free from earthly cares. You can use this idiom after a great success, a relaxing experience, or even light-headedness from alcohol. A less common, slightly negative sense of 'complacency' (puffed up with pride) also exists, but the positive, dreamy euphoria is the core meaning.
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euphoric and carefreefeeling as if floating on air(less common) complacentself-satisfied
Examples
- ,飘飘欲仙。Tā ná dào guànjūn hòu, zhěng gè rén piāo piāo yù xiān.After winning the championship, he felt as if he were floating on air.
- ,飘飘欲仙,。Pào wán wēnquán hòu, tā gǎnjué piāo piāo yù xiān, fēicháng shūfu.After soaking in the hot spring, she felt light and carefree, very comfortable.
- ,飘飘欲仙。Hē le jǐ bēi jiǔ hòu, tā yǒu diǎn piāo piāo yù xiān de gǎnjué.After a few glasses of liquor, he felt a bit buoyant and euphoric.
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