翅
wing; fin; wing-like part
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
wing (of insects, birds, etc.)
Used to refer to the flight organs of insects, birds, and other animals.
Butterflies' wings are very beautiful.
This bird's left wing is injured.
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Insect wings usually have wing veins.
The forewings of some beetles have become leathery.
Birds fly with their wings.
noun
wing-like pericarp (of samara fruits)
technicalBotanical term referring to the wing-like extensions on samara fruits that aid in seed dispersal.
Maple fruits have two wings.
The samaras of this plant can be dispersed by wind.
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The wings of samaras help seeds disperse over long distances.
We observed the structure of samaras in the specimens.
Elm seeds are a type of fruit with wings.
noun
shark's fin
Refers specifically to shark fin, often used in Chinese cuisine and considered a delicacy.
This restaurant is famous for its shark fin soup.
Many environmentalists oppose eating shark fin.
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This shark fin banquet is very expensive.
Shark fin is common in traditional Chinese banquets.
They use vermicelli instead of shark fin to make vegetarian soup.
noun
wing-like part; fin-like projection
Refers to any wing-shaped or fin-shaped part of an object.
Old-style official hats had two wing-like projections.
A car's rear wing can increase stability.
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The building's wings look like a pair of huge wings.
The temples of his glasses have decorative wing-like designs.
There is a wing-shaped decoration on each side of the table.
adverb
only; merely; just
archaicArchaic usage, same as '啻' (chì), used to express limitation.
Only this, with no other requests.
What has been learned is only a few dozen characters.
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Its harm is no less than that of a flood.
Talking and laughing happily, I fear it's only superficial.
This skill is passed down only to family members.