like a gust of wind; very swiftly
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadverb
like a gust of wind; very swiftly (describing rapid movement, especially running)
Typically used as an adverbial modifier with '地' to describe the speed of running or moving. Conveys a sense of hurried, smooth, and rapid motion.
Tā他
yī一
liù溜
fēng风
de地
cóng从
shān山
shàng上
pǎo跑
xià下
lái来
。
He ran down from the mountain like a gust of wind.
Hái孩
zi子
yī一
liù溜
fēng风
de地
pǎo跑
jìn进
le了
jiào教
shì室
。
The child dashed into the classroom like a whirlwind.
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Tā他
tīng听
jiàn见
jiào叫
shēng声
，
yī一
liù溜
fēng风
de地
gǎn赶
le了
guò过
qù去
。
Hearing the shout, he hurried over at top speed.