upward whirlwind; to soar spirally
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
upward whirlwind; whirlwind rising from below
literaryA classical term originating from Zhuangzi, describing the violent upward wind that lifts the giant peng bird. Often paired with 羊角.
The giant peng bird rises with the wind one day, soaring straight up ninety thousand li on the whirlwind.
The galloping clouds, the floating dust, creatures blowing breath upon one another... Is the deep blue of the sky its true color?
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Those who rise spiraling on the whirlwind (羊角) depart riding on the breath of June.
verb
to spiral upward; to soar; to rise rapidly
literaryOften used in the idiom 扶摇直上 to describe rapid advancement in one's career or rapid growth in value.
His career soared straight upward, rising to director in just three short years.
The stock market rose rapidly, breaking through historical highs.
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The giant peng soars ninety thousand li, carrying the blue sky on its back and looking down.