吹拂

chuīfú

verb #29,911

Meanings

1 to blow gently
2 to caress (of a breeze)
3 to stroke softly

Characters

to brush; to stroke lightly

Examples

微风轻轻吹拂着她的头发。

Wēifēng qīngqīng chuīfú zhe tā de tóufa.

A gentle breeze softly caressed her hair.

春风吹拂，柳条随风飘动。

Chūnfēng chuīfú, liǔtiáo suí fēng piāodòng.

The spring breeze blew gently, and the willow branches swayed in the wind.

Tips

usage

吹拂 is a literary and poetic verb, typically used to describe a light, pleasant breeze touching something. It conveys softness and gentleness — not strong wind.

Stroke Order

吹 chuī

拂 fú