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翔 (xiáng) - use 飛 (fēi) when emphasizing rapid or direct flight, while 翔 (xiáng) suggests a graceful or soaring flight.
Be careful not to confuse 飛 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, as the tone is crucial. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in travel or aviation discussions. Typical collocations include 飛行 (fēixíng) meaning 'flight' and 飛機 (fēijī) meaning 'airplane.'
Although 飛 is not specifically listed in the HSK levels, it is related to basic verbs of motion, which are essential for beginners. Students should focus on recognizing it in context and pairing it with related words like 飛行 and 飛翔 (fēixiáng) for a deeper understanding.
Learners often mispronounce the tone, saying 'fei' instead of 'fēi,' which changes the meaning. Additionally, some may confuse 飛 with other motion-related characters, such as 跑 (pǎo, to run).
Pronunciation of 飛
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Etymology of 飛
Simplified form of 飛. Pictograph of a flying bird.
Two birds 飞 flying
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Simplified form of 飛. Pictograph of a flying bird.
- 1The giveawayTwo birds 飞 flying
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to fly, to dart; high in Chinese
“to fly, to dart; high” in Chinese is飛
The character 飛 (fēi) means 'to fly' or 'to dart.' It is often used to describe the motion of birds or planes, and can also convey a sense of speed or elevation. In a broader context, it can imply something moving swiftly or soaring high.
When to use 飛
Be careful not to confuse 飛 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, as the tone is crucial. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in travel or aviation discussions. Typical collocations include 飛行 (fēixíng) meaning 'flight' and 飛機 (fēijī) meaning 'airplane.'
飛 or something close to it
翔 (xiáng) - use 飛 (fēi) when emphasizing rapid or direct flight, while 翔 (xiáng) suggests a graceful or soaring flight.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce the tone, saying 'fei' instead of 'fēi,' which changes the meaning. Additionally, some may confuse 飛 with other motion-related characters, such as 跑 (pǎo, to run).
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The correct pronunciation is 'fēi' with a high-level tone.
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