翼
wing; flank; assist; next
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesnoun
bird's wing; wing
Refers specifically to the flight organ of birds and some other animals.
The eagle spread its wings and soared in the blue sky.
The bird's left wing is injured and cannot fly.
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When a peacock spreads its tail, its tail feathers are very beautiful.
Some birds' wings have degenerated, losing their ability to fly.
Although bats can fly, their wings have a different structure from bird wings.
noun
airplane wing; wing (of aircraft)
Refers to the wing of aircraft or other flying vehicles.
There was a minor malfunction in the plane's right wing.
This new aircraft adopts a new type of wing design.
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Engineers are inspecting the glider's wing structure.
Advanced navigation systems are installed on the plane's wings.
Bird wings inspired humans to invent airplane wings.
noun
flank; side; wing (military)
Refers to the side or flank, often used in military contexts.
We need to strengthen the defense on the left flank.
The enemy launched an attack from both flanks simultaneously.
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The scenery on both sides of the mountain is different.
The army deployed heavy weapons on the right flank of the position.
There is an emergency exit on each side of the building.
noun
Yi (name of a lunar mansion in Chinese astronomy)
literaryRefers to one of the twenty-eight lunar mansions in traditional Chinese astronomy.
Yi is one of the seven southern lunar mansions among the twenty-eight lunar mansions.
Ancient astronomers associated the Yi lunar mansion with the star officer system.
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The position of Yi on the astronomical chart is easy to identify.
According to traditional astronomy, Yi corresponds to specific stars.
The origin of the name Yi is related to bird wings.
verb
to assist; to help; to support
literaryLiterary usage meaning to assist or support someone, often in an official or important capacity.
Ministers together assisted the king in governing the country.
He received assistance from many friends in his career.
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This general supported the young ruler and stabilized the court situation.
Everyone supported the wise monarch, and the country became increasingly powerful.
He assisted in its completion and contributed to the project's success.
adjective
next (day); following (day)
literaryLiterary usage meaning next day, equivalent to 翌 (yì).
Early the next morning, we set off for our destination.
After the meeting, a formal signing ceremony will be held the next day.
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He decided to make a detailed plan the next day.
The next day, the emperor issued a new decree.
We agreed to meet again here the next day.
noun
Yi (surname)
Refers to the Chinese surname Yi.
My teacher's surname is Yi, and he is a very knowledgeable person.
Mr. Yi is the legal advisor of our company.
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The surname Yi is not common in China.
Ms. Yi will represent us at tomorrow's meeting.
The Yi family has a long historical tradition.