飘然 (piāo rán) — (adverb) lightly and gracefully, as if floating; (adverb) in a leisurely and carefree manner

Definition

A literary adverb meaning 'floating, carefree, ethereal' — used to describe someone's light, graceful, unburdened manner or bearing, often in writing or poetic contexts.

adverb
lightly and gracefullyas if floatingin a leisurely and carefree manner

Examples

  • 飘然
    Tā piāo rán ér qù, méi yǒu huí tóu.
    He left gracefully without looking back.
  • 飘然
    Zhàn zài shān dǐng, piāo rán dú lì, xīn kuàng shén yí.
    Standing on the mountaintop, alone and carefree, I felt relaxed and happy.
  • 飘然
    Tā yì shēn bái yī, piāo rán ruò xiān.
    Dressed in white, she looked ethereal like a fairy.

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