piāo
miǎo

literary

Meaning of 缥缈

缥缈 means dimly visible; faintly discernible; elusive. Pronounced piāo miǎo.

  • dimly visible; faintly discernible; elusive

Definitions & Examples

Yuǎn
chù
de
shān
fēng
zài
yún
zhōng
xiǎn
de
piāo
miǎo
 

The distant mountain peaks appear elusive and unreal amidst the clouds and mist.

de
chéng
nuò
jiù
xiàng
hǎi
shì
shèn
lóu
yàng
piāo
miǎo
 

His promises are as elusive and unattainable as a mirage.

shēng
cóng
shān
shēn
chù
chuán
lái
 
kōng
líng
ér
piāo
miǎo
 

The singing came from deep within the valley, ethereal and elusive.

Tóng
nián
de
jīng
biàn
de
shí
fēn
piāo
miǎo
 

The memories of childhood have become very hazy and faint.

Chuán
shuō
zhōng
de
xiān
shān
zǒng
shì
bèi
miáo
huì
de
yún
piāo
miǎo
 

The legendary immortal mountains are always depicted as shrouded in elusive mist.