drift and vanish; (time) pass
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to drift and vanish; to flutter away
literaryUsed for light objects like clouds, leaves, or smoke carried by the wind, emphasizing gentle movement and gradual disappearance.
Tiān天
kōng空
zhōng中
jǐ几
lǚ缕
bái白
yún云
huǎn缓
huǎn缓
piāo飘
shì逝
。
A few wisps of white clouds drift and vanish slowly in the sky.
Qiū秋
fēng风
qǐ起
，
luò落
yè叶
piāo飘
shì逝
。
The autumn wind rises, and fallen leaves flutter away.
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Gē歌
shēng声
suí随
zhe着
wǎn晚
fēng风
piāo飘
shì逝
。
The singing voice drifted away with the evening breeze.
verb
to pass away; to fade; to slip away
literaryUsed metaphorically for abstract things like time, memories, or youth, conveying a sense of loss and transience. Often used in literary contexts.
Qīng青
chūn春
suì岁
yuè月
cōng匆
cōng匆
piāo飘
shì逝
。
The years of youth slip away in haste.
Tóng童
nián年
de的
jì记
yì忆
zhú逐
jiàn渐
zài在
nǎo脑
hǎi海
zhōng中
piāo飘
shì逝
。
Childhood memories gradually fade from the mind.
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Nà那
xiē些
měi美
hǎo好
de的
shí时
guāng光
yǐ已
qiǎo悄
rán然
piāo飘
shì逝
。
Those wonderful times have quietly passed away.
Jī机
huì会
yī一
dàn旦
piāo飘
shì逝
，
biàn便
hěn很
nán难
zài再
huí回
lái来
。
Once an opportunity slips away, it's hard to get it back.