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The character 翩 is structurally formed from the semantic component 羽, denoting "feather" or "wing", combined with the phonetic element 扁, which guides its reading. Its construction inherently suggests a connection to light, airborne motion, initially describing the swift and fluttering flight of birds. Over time, this literal sense broadened into a metaphorical application, extending to any movement characterized by a graceful and effortless quality, such as the flow of dance or the billowing of fabric. This evolution preserved the essential idea of elegant agility, cementing its role in classical and modern lexicon, particularly in expressive reduplications like 翩翩, which encapsulates a refined and poised manner.
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蝴蝶翩翩起舞。
落叶翩然落下。
她翩翩地走进房间。
雪花翩然降落在窗台上。
他在音乐中翩翩旋转。
那些鸽子在空中翩翩翱翔。
她以翩翩的姿态通过了舞台。
在夕阳下，海鸥翩翩飞舞的景象很美。