展翅

zhǎnchì
verb #23,160

Meanings

  1. 1 to spread one's wings
  2. 2 to open the wings

Examples

HSK 4
Niánqīngrén yīnggāi zhǎnchì gāofēi, zhuīqiú zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.
Young people should spread their wings and soar, pursuing their own dreams.
HSK 7-9
Lǎoyīng zhǎnchì áoxiáng zài lántiān zhīshàng.
The eagle spread its wings and soared high in the blue sky.

Tips

usage
展翅 is often used figuratively to describe a young person setting out on their own or a venture taking off. The phrase 展翅高飞 (spread wings and fly high) is a common idiom of encouragement.

Stroke Order

zhǎn
chì