jyun4 fau4懸浮悬浮
Jyutpingjyun4 fau4
Yaleyùhn fàuh
Definition
Suspended; floating or hovering in mid-air or in a fluid without direct support.
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How it's used
Primarily used in scientific or technical contexts to describe objects that remain in the air without physical support. It is rarely used in everyday casual conversation unless discussing futuristic technology or specific environmental concerns like air quality.
Examples
This car looks like it is suspended in mid-air.
Have you ever seen those hoverboards?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe things that are just hanging, like a picture on a wall or a lamp from the ceiling; for those, use 懸掛 instead.
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Grammar guides
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