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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
翏liùthe sound of the wind; to soarx, 11 strokes, radical 羽
liù(liu4)liu T4
  1. 1the sound of the wind; to soar
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March 24, 2026

翏liù(liu4)

The character 翏 (liù) refers to the sound of the wind and is associated with the imagery of soaring. It embodies the sense of movement through the air, often used in poetic contexts to evoke feelings of freedom and nature's beauty.

Strokes11Radical羽
Cultural note

In Chinese poetry, the sound of the wind often symbolizes change and the passage of time, reflecting the deep connection between nature and human emotions in traditional Chinese literature.

Memory tip

Imagine a bird soaring through the sky, making a soft whistling sound as it glides with the wind. The character 翏 can be broken down into the radical for 'feather' (羽) and a component that suggests smooth movement, linking its form to the idea of flying and the sound of the wind.

Meanings of 翏

liù(liu4)
1the sound of the wind; to soar
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About 翏

翏Simplified
11Strokes
羽Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is quite poetic and is rarely used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for literary contexts. Be careful with pronunciation; the fourth tone (liù) should be emphasized to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

While 翏 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to words related to nature and movement, which are often found in HSK materials. Students should focus on the imagery and sound associations to enhance their understanding of poetic language.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 翏 with other characters that have similar sounds or meanings. For example, they might mistakenly use '流' (liú) instead, which means 'to flow' instead of the intended meaning related to wind sounds.

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Etymology of 翏

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

To feel the wind 羽 in one's 人 hair 彡

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Origin

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Decomposition of 翏

IDS Structure⿱羽⿱人彡
翏Full character
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羽yu3
top
人ren2
top
彡shan1
bottom
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Parts

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How to say the sound of the wind; to soar in Chinese

“the sound of the wind; to soar” in Chinese is翏liù

The character 翏 (liù) refers to the sound of the wind and is associated with the imagery of soaring. It embodies the sense of movement through the air, often used in poetic contexts to evoke feelings of freedom and nature's beauty.

When to use 翏

This character is quite poetic and is rarely used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for literary contexts. Be careful with pronunciation; the fourth tone (liù) should be emphasized to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 翏 with other characters that have similar sounds or meanings. For example, they might mistakenly use '流' (liú) instead, which means 'to flow' instead of the intended meaning related to wind sounds.

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Grammar Patterns of 翏

翏 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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智慧恨恶骄傲、狂妄 、 恶道和乖____的口.

Wisdom hates pride and arrogance, evil be haviore and perverse speech.

Example Sentences for 翏 (1)

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智慧恨恶骄傲、狂妄 、 恶道和乖翏的口.

zhì huì hèn è jiāo ào、 、 kuáng、 wàng 、 è dào hé guāi liù.

Wisdom hates pride and arrogance, evil be haviore and perverse speech.

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It can describe a scene where birds are flying gracefully in the wind, creating a soothing sound.

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