winding and coiling; lingering
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to coil around; to curl up; to linger
literaryUsed to describe sounds, smoke, or fragrances that rise or spread in a soft, curling, and persistent manner. A formal, literary term.
Qīng清
chén晨
，
shān山
jiān间
bó薄
wù雾
niǎo袅
rào绕
。
In the early morning, thin mist coils around the mountains.
Yuǎn远
chù处
zhōng钟
shēng声
niǎo袅
rào绕
，
jiǔ久
jiǔ久
bù不
jué绝
。
The distant bell sound lingered on and on.
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Gē歌
shēng声
niǎo袅
rào绕
，
lìng令
rén人
chén沉
zuì醉
。
The singing voice lingered, making one enchanted.
Fén焚
xiāng香
niǎo袅
rào绕
，
yíng营
zào造
chū出
yī一
zhǒng种
níng宁
jìng静
de的
fēn氛
wéi围
。
The incense smoke curled upward, creating a tranquil atmosphere.