Meanings of 飑
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AI Study Notes for 飑
旋风 (xuànfēng) - use 飑 (biāo) for a more general or intense description of swirling winds, while 旋风 specifically refers to a whirlwind or tornado.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 'biāo' as using the wrong tone can change the word's meaning. This word is more formal and is typically found in written texts or scientific discussions about weather phenomena.
As an HSK character outside the main levels, focus on recognizing its components and understanding its specific use in weather-related contexts. This can enhance vocabulary around natural phenomena, which can be useful for higher-level discussions.
Learners often confuse 飑 with other wind-related characters like 风 (fēng), which simply means 'wind'. Remember that 飑 specifically emphasizes a strong, chaotic wind or whirlwind, not just any wind.
Pronunciation of 飑
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Etymology of 飑
Wind 风 that wraps 包 on itself; 包 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 飑
- 1The giveawayWind 风 that wraps 包 on itself; 包 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say storm, whirlwind in Chinese
“storm, whirlwind” in Chinese is飑
The character 飑 (biāo) refers to a strong, swirling wind, often associated with storms or whirlwinds. It is commonly used in meteorological contexts to describe turbulent weather conditions, and can also be used metaphorically to denote chaos or rapid changes.
When to use 飑
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 'biāo' as using the wrong tone can change the word's meaning. This word is more formal and is typically found in written texts or scientific discussions about weather phenomena.
飑 or something close to it
旋风 (xuànfēng) - use 飑 (biāo) for a more general or intense description of swirling winds, while 旋风 specifically refers to a whirlwind or tornado.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 飑 with other wind-related characters like 风 (fēng), which simply means 'wind'. Remember that 飑 specifically emphasizes a strong, chaotic wind or whirlwind, not just any wind.
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Grammar Patterns of 飑
飑 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.
Complete the Sentence
船在岛的北边遇到了狂____。
The boat was hit by a squall north of the island.
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Word Family of 飑
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Frequently Asked Questions about 飑
You can say '今天有飑风' (Jīntiān yǒu biāofēng), meaning 'There is a whirlwind today.'
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