Meanings of 飙
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AI Study Notes for 飙
狂 (kuáng) — use 飙 (biāo) for sudden and intense wind or movement, while 狂 (kuáng) emphasizes wildness or madness.
Learners often confuse 飙 with similar characters like 风 (fēng), which simply means 'wind.' Remember that 飙 specifically refers to a more intense, violent wind. It is mostly used in informal contexts when describing weather phenomena or in figurative language to express rapid actions.
Although 飙 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it's useful to know alongside related words like 风 (fēng) and 暴风 (bàofēng), which means 'storm.' Focus on recognizing the context in which strong winds are discussed, as this will help you understand its usage better.
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 飙 in contexts where a more general term like 风 would suffice. For example, saying '今天天气很飙' (Jīntiān tiānqì hěn biāo) is incorrect; instead, say '今天天气很风' (Jīntiān tiānqì hěn fēng) to simply refer to windy weather.
Pronunciation of 飙
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Etymology of 飙
Storm 猋 winds 风; 猋 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 飙
- 1The giveawayStorm 猋 winds 风; 猋 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say whirlwind (1) in Chinese
“whirlwind (1)” in Chinese is飙
The character 飙 (biāo) refers to a violent wind or whirlwind, often used to describe strong gusts of wind that can be sudden and intense. It is commonly used in meteorological contexts, and can also imply a sense of speed or rapid movement, often in a figurative way when describing actions or events.
When to use 飙
Learners often confuse 飙 with similar characters like 风 (fēng), which simply means 'wind.' Remember that 飙 specifically refers to a more intense, violent wind. It is mostly used in informal contexts when describing weather phenomena or in figurative language to express rapid actions.
飙 or something close to it
狂 (kuáng) — use 飙 (biāo) for sudden and intense wind or movement, while 狂 (kuáng) emphasizes wildness or madness.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 飙 in contexts where a more general term like 风 would suffice. For example, saying '今天天气很飙' (Jīntiān tiānqì hěn biāo) is incorrect; instead, say '今天天气很风' (Jīntiān tiānqì hěn fēng) to simply refer to windy weather.
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Grammar Patterns of 飙
飙 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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不良驾驶不仅仅是____车小子们才会做的事。
Bad driving is not just the preserve of boy racers.
Example Sentences for 飙 (4)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 飙
Yes, while it's not extremely common, you might hear it in discussions about weather, especially when talking about strong winds.
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