Definition
飞天 (fēi tiān) refers to the flying celestial beings (Apsaras) in Buddhist art, often depicted playing musical instruments or scattering flowers. They are a classic motif in Dunhuang murals and Chinese Buddhist sculpture, symbolizing joy and divine grace.
n.
flying Apsaras (Buddhist celestial beings, often depicted in Chinese art)
Examples
- 煌飞天。Dūnhuáng bìhuà zhōng yǒu hěn duō měilì de fēi tiān.There are many beautiful flying Apsaras in the Dunhuang murals.
- 飞天。Zhèxiē fēi tiān de zītài fēicháng yōuměi.The postures of these flying Apsaras are very graceful.
- 飞天。Fójiào yìshù zhōng de fēi tiān dàibiǎo le zìyóu yǔ huānlè.The flying Apsaras in Buddhist art represent freedom and joy.
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