Definitions
(verb)
to fly
Etymology
Simplified form of 飛. Pictograph of a flying bird.
About
The character for "to fly" began as a stylized depiction of a bird in motion, evolving into the traditional form "飛" whose structure suggests wings and upward movement through its repeated compositional elements. Derived from cursive adaptations, the simplified form "飞" captures this motion in a more economical stroke pattern that conveys a sense of swift ascent. While its fundamental meaning of moving through the air has remained constant, the character's usage expanded metaphorically to describe anything characterized by speed, lightness, or rapid dissemination, such as fleeting thoughts or quickly spreading news, illustrating how its semantic range grew alongside the language's development.
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我看见一架飞机。
小鸟在天空中飞。
他梦想成为一名飞行员。
风筝随风飞得很高。
她的思绪飞到了遥远的童年。
这家航空公司提供国际飞行服务。
随着科技的发展，人类飞向太空的梦想正在实现。
若非天气恶劣，航班本应准时起飞并安全降落。