慓
to float; to drift
Meanings
5 senses · 12 examplesverb
to float; to drift on water or in air
Describes an object moving lightly on the surface of water or carried by air currents.
Leaves are floating on the river's surface.
A few white clouds are drifting in the sky.
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The small boat drifts downstream with the creek.
verb
to move aimlessly; to wander; to lead a wandering life
literaryOften used metaphorically for a person living an unstable, wandering life without a fixed home.
He has been wandering away from home for over ten years.
The wandering traveler always misses home.
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Her heart is like a drifting duckweed, without a place to call home.
verb
to bleach; to rinse; to make whiter or cleaner
Specifically refers to the process of cleaning fabric or other materials in water, often to remove color or stains. This sense is closely related to the pronunciation 'piǎo'.
This white shirt needs a good rinse.
The fabric became more vibrant after being bleached.
adjective
beautiful; pretty; handsome
informalThis is a colloquial, informal meaning of the character, derived from the word '漂亮'. Often used in spoken Chinese.
She's dressed so beautifully today!
This car is so cool/handsome, I want to buy one too.
verb
to be lightweight and agile; to move swiftly
archaicArchaic/literary usage, equivalent to the character 剽. Means to be nimble, swift, or to plunder. Found in classical texts.
Their troops are swift and agile.
To plunder and loot property.