light as if floating; light-footed; lighthearted
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesstative verb
very light; light as if floating
Used to describe objects, movements, or sensations that are extremely light in weight.
Chūn春
tiān天
de的
liǔ柳
xù絮
qīng轻
piāo飘
piāo飘
de地
fēi飞
zài在
kōng空
zhōng中
。
The willow catkins in spring float lightly in the air.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
sī丝
chóu绸
miàn面
liào料
qīng轻
piāo飘
piāo飘
de的
，
chuān穿
zài在
shēn身
shang上
hěn很
shū舒
fu服
。
This silk fabric is very light and feels comfortable to wear.
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Yǔ羽
máo毛
luò落
zài在
shuǐ水
miàn面
shàng上
，
qīng轻
piāo飘
piāo飘
de的
。
The feather landed on the water surface, light as a feather.
stative verb
light-footed and agile; lighthearted and carefree
Often describes a buoyant walking gait or a cheerful, unburdened mood.
Tīng听
wán完
hǎo好
xiāo消
xí息
，
tā他
zǒu走
lù路
dōu都
biàn变
dé得
qīng轻
piāo飘
piāo飘
de的
。
After hearing the good news, he walked with a light and cheerful step.
Tā她
de的
wǔ舞
bù步
qīng轻
piāo飘
piāo飘
de的
，
xiàng像
zài在
yún云
duān端
tiào跳
wǔ舞
。
Her dance steps are light and airy, as if she's dancing on clouds.
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Xīn心
lǐ里
yī一
qīng轻
sōng松
，
zhěng整
gè个
rén人
jiù就
qīng轻
piāo飘
piāo飘
de的
。
Once your mind is at ease, your whole body feels light and free.