飘扬

飄揚

piāoyáng

verb #25,235

Meanings

1 to wave
2 to flutter
3 to fly (in the wind)

Characters

to float; to drift

to rise; to lift; to wave

Examples

五星红旗在风中飘扬。

Wǔxīng Hóngqí zài fēng zhōng piāoyáng.

The Five-Star Red Flag flutters in the wind.

她的长发在风中飘扬。

Tā de chángfà zài fēng zhōng piāoyáng.

Her long hair fluttered in the wind.

Tips

usage

飘扬 suggests graceful, light movement in the air. It is often used for flags, hair, and fabric. Compare with 摇摆 (swaying back and forth) which implies a heavier, more grounded motion.

Stroke Order

飘 piāo

扬 yáng