verb HSK 2
Traditional 飛
to fly · to flutter · to dart
Meaning
飞 is a fundamental verb meaning 'to fly' or move through the air. It can describe birds, airplanes, or anything moving swiftly through space. The character visually depicts wings in motion, making it one of Chinese's most pictographic characters.
Usage
Used both literally (birds flying, planes flying) and figuratively (time flying by, prices soaring). Commonly appears in compounds related to aviation and rapid movement. Can function as a verb complement to show rapid or aerial motion.
Examples
- 01鸟儿在天空中自由地飞。.Birds fly freely in the sky.
- 02时间过得真快，一年就这样飞过去了。, .Time passes so quickly, a year has flown by just like that.
Common collocations
- 飞来飞去to fly back and forth
- 飞快extremely fast
- 飞奔to run swiftly
- 飞走to fly away
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 飛 depicts a bird with outstretched wings ascending upward. The simplified form 飞 retains the essential shape while reducing strokes.